South Korea Protests Swell as Court Weighs President Yoon’s Fate
Mass rallies for and against Yoon Suk Yeol filled the streets on Saturday as the Constitutional Court prepared to rule on whether his ill-fated imposition of martial law justified removal.
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South Korea's impeached President Yoon released from prison
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been released from prison, a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being physically detainedABC News - Mar. 8 -
South Korea's impeached President Yoon released from prison
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been released from prison a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being physically detained.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
South Korea’s Impeached President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Is Released From Jail
The move followed a court ruling that the detention of President Yoon Suk Yeol was invalid, but it won’t affect the insurrection and other charges he faces for declaring martial law.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Impeached South Korean president released from prison ahead of insurrection trial
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South Korean court orders impeached president released from jail
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Impeached South Korean leader freed from prison
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Impeached South Korean president Yoon released from custody
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Detained South Korean president is freed to cheers and jeers as he faces insurrection trial
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North Korea fires several ballistic missiles into sea after U.S. and South Korea begin military drills
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2 firefighters die in South Korea as dry winds fuel dozens of wildfires
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles after U.S., South start annual drills
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Son says he 'let my team-mates down' in South Korea qualifying draw
Son Heung-min said he "let my team-mates down" after South Korea stumbled in World Cup qualifying with a 1-1 home draw against Oman.South Korea are home to Jordan on Tuesday in a crucial encounter.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump endorses Schimel in high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race
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North Korea unveils work on nuclear-powered submarine for the first time
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Poll: As Trump and courts clash, voters weigh whether each branch of government has too much power
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Japan first to seal World Cup spot as S. Korea, Australia, Iran get closer
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Serbians stage huge protest in Belgrade against their president
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How South Korea’s shipyards could save the US Navy
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