Who is the South Korean leader who tried to impose martial law?

Decades of achievement led Yoon Suk Yeol to the pinnacle of political power in South Korea, but his legacy may boil down to a single, baffling decision to send out troops under martial law to enforce vague claims that one of Asia’s most aggressively de...

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South Korea imposes travel ban on president over martial law declaration

The South Korean government ordered an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as he faces investigation over a short-lived martial law declaration.
NBC News - 2d
South Korean president apologizes after attempting to impose martial law

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized on Saturday for declaring martial law in the country for the first time since 1980, which sparked outrage from citizens and lawmakers alike. “I am ...
The Hill - 4d
South Korean President Could Declare Martial Law Again, Says Ruling Party Leader

President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment vote as early as Saturday after placing South Korea under martial law for several hours.
The Wall Street Journal - 5d
South Korean Leader Will Face Impeachment Vote Over Martial Law Declaration

Lawmakers filed a motion to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol, reflecting the fury over his audacious response to political gridlock. He lifted martial law within hours, and plans to address the ...
The New York Times - Dec. 4
South Korean leader faces likely impeachment over martial law order

South Korea is reeling over a shock martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose short-lived gamble will have major implications.
CBS News - Dec. 4
Fury in South Korea After President Imposes Martial Law

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s top aides offered to resign hours after he rescinded his extraordinary order. Protesters are calling for his resignation as lawmakers prepare to meet.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
US has 'grave concern' as South Korea imposes, then overturns, martial law

Officials from the White House, Pentagon and State Department all said they were in close contact with their South Korean counterparts as they assessed the situation.
ABC News - Dec. 3
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 - Dec. 3
Confusion and fear spread as South Korean leader declares martial law. Here's what to know

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Who is the South Korean leader who tried to impose martial law?

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