Ruthless Politics of South Korea Is Rooted in Cold-War History
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‘No political authority’: South Korea’s interim leader faces daunting task
Han Duck-soo must navigate foreign policy challenges and warring political factions after president’s impeachmentFinancial Times - 10h -
The historical traumas driving South Korea’s political turmoil
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise martial law declaration prompted a swift response from protesters schooled in previous fights over democracyFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
'Are we about to repeat history?': Martial law's traumatic legacy in South Korea
President Yoon Suk-yeol's martial law announcement left many Koreans with one thought: not again.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Political Turmoil Adds to the Economic Woes of South Korea
Even before a short-lived declaration of martial law thrust the country into crisis, the economy faced grim prospects.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
What next for South Korea after night of political drama and turmoil
South Koreans expressed anger and confusion on Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law only to lift the order hours later.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
South Korea’s political shock will reverberate for markets
Local stocks will have to price in a higher political risk premium to keep investors onboardFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
A history of martial law in South Korea in Associated Press photographs
When South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law this week it was the first time a South Korean government took such a drastic measure since it became a fully functioning democracy ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Shock martial law edict in South Korea follows chaotic recent history: A look at the crucial context
It may seem that the wild predawn scenes in Seoul, with hundreds of armed troops and frantic lawmakers storming South Korea's parliament building after the president suddenly declared martial law, ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the man behind South Korea’s political crisis?
President’s leadership has been marred by dysfunction, culminating in ill-fated decision to impose martial lawFinancial Times - Dec. 3
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