South Korea’s Impeachment Crisis Strains Its Alliance with the U.S.

President Yoon Suk Yeol shifted his country closer to Washington and stood up to Beijing. But that foreign policy could be recalibrated in the future.

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South Korea’s President Impeached After Martial Law Crisis

Some members of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s own party helped remove him from office. But the political uncertainty is far from over.
The New York Times - 1d
The Impeachment of South Korea’s President, Explained

In its second attempt, the National Assembly moved to force President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. But the troubles for him and his country are far from over.
The New York Times - 1d
South Korea’s President Impeached Over Martial Law Crisis

Celebrations broke out in Seoul after lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. He vowed to fight removal in the country’s Constitutional Court.
The New York Times - 2d
South Korea crisis live: bid to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol fails after ruling party boycotts vote

Main opposition Democratic Party said it would not give up its attempt to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol after losing vote. Full report: Motion to impeach South Korean president fails ...
The Guardian - Dec. 7
Democracy in crisis in South Korea

The president faces impeachment after imposing martial law.
BBC News - Dec. 5
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 - Dec. 4
South Korea crisis live: motion to impeach President Yoon submitted, say opposition parties

Opposition Democratic party lawmakers have called on Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or they would seek his impeachment. Full report: Yoon Suk Yeol faces calls to resign after martial law ...
The Guardian - Dec. 4
Martial Law in South Korea Tests Biden and a Key U.S. Alliance

The Biden administration has hailed South Korea as a model democracy and bolstered military ties as it relies on the country as a bulwark against North Korea, China and Russia.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
South Korea's president rescinds his martial law declaration. Its government is still in crisis.

The first declaration of martial law since South Korea's democratization in 1987 will be lifted, the country's president said after facing pushback.
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3