South Korea vows market support in wake of turmoil

South Korea Stock Markets Wobble After Martial Law Turmoil

Officials pledged “unlimited” support to markets as traders digested the implications of South Korea’s brief declaration of martial law.

The New York Times - 12h

The Papers: 'Turmoil in South Korea' and 'Letby quizzed' in jail

A failed attempt to declare martial law and a killer nurse being investigated over baby deaths feature in the headlines.

BBC News - 14h

Zealous tourists are unfazed by South Korea's sudden martial law turmoil

Many tourists in Seoul seemed largely unfazed by the political turmoil unfolding in the capital as they flocked to the city’s largest palace, local landmarks and shopping streets

ABC News - 4h

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 - 2h

South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan

Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came martial law in South Korea.

The New York Times - 1h

South Korea’s political shock will reverberate for markets

Local stocks will have to price in a higher political risk premium to keep investors onboard

Financial Times - 8h

Everything to Know About South Korea’s Martial Law and How It Moved Markets

Korean stocks like Samsung and Coupang tumbled, while the local currency also weakened against the dollar.

Inc. - 4h

High-profile South Korean cabinet ministers offer to resign

Moves pile pressure on President Yoon Suk Yeol to leave office after failed attempt to impose martial law

Financial Times - 2h

South Korea's short-lived martial law declaration rattled markets. Here's what's next for stocks

An extraordinary political drama in South Korea is likely to compound an already gloomy outlook for Asia's fourth-largest economy, analysts say.

CNBC - 3h

Martial law in South Korea

South Korea’s president hands power to the military

BBC News - 22h

A stress test for South Korea’s democracy

Key institutions held firm against the president’s reckless move

Financial Times - 1h

Calls for South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to step down after martial law chaos – live

Yoon completes dramatic U-turn by lifting martial law hours after announcing it, after unanimous vote from MPs against the measure and widespread outcry. The White House has said it is “closely” ...

The Guardian - 15h

Watch: President makes surprise late night TV address

Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement in a surprise, late night televised address.

BBC News - 1d

Why Was Martial Law Declared in South Korea?

President Yoon Suk Yeol faces public fury and calls to resign after he imposed martial law, then backed down after Parliament voted to repeal it.

The New York Times - 14h

Parliament calls for lifting of martial law in South Korea

Yahoo News - 1d

Who Is Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s President?

A conservative, Mr. Yoon won the presidency in 2022 by a slim margin, promising a more confrontational stance against North Korea. He quickly became unpopular and divisive at home.

The New York Times - 12h

Wednesday Briefing: A Brief Martial Law in South Korea

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The New York Times - 22h

South Korea's president rescinds martial law order

Protestors flooded the streets of Seoul after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, but lawmakers voted to block the measure and eventually the South Korean leader reversed the decree.

NBC News - 22h

South Korea’s President Imposed Martial Law, Then Lifted It

Also, China banned rare mineral exports to the U.S. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

The New York Times - 20h

South Korea’s Yoon lifts martial law order

President abandons plan after parliament rejects his emergency decree

Financial Times - 18h

Who Would Replace South Korea’s President Yoon?

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would take over if President Yoon Suk Yeol steps down or is impeached.

The New York Times - 11h

South Korea’s tumult is a symptom of China-US strife

As the globalisation-friendly world order fades, its new geoeconomic course is fraught with risk

Financial Times - 7h

Why South Korea’s Leader Made Such a Fateful Decision

A day after he declared — and then withdrew — martial law, President Yoon Suk Yeol was politically isolated as observers pondered his future in leadership.

The New York Times - 7h