South Korea's democracy held after a 6-hour ... - Associated Press News
Dec 9, 2024 · SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — In an era of rising authoritarianism, at the heels of a six-hour martial law decree that unfolded while many South Koreans slept, something noteworthy happened: Democracy held.
South Korea's opposition leader questions President Yoon's state …
Dec 6, 2024 · Yoon’s controversial martial law imposition on Tuesday night lasted only six hours before it was overturned by the opposition-controlled parliament in a unanimous vote and was lifted by Yoon before daybreak Wednesday.
Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament …
Dec 5, 2024 · South Korea’s president has replaced his defense minister as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning-but-brief imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streets.
South Korean opposition moves to impeach president after his ... - ABC News
Dec 3, 2024 · SEOUL and LONDON -- South Korea's dominant opposition party moved on Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, submitting a motion a day after his declaration of martial law set off a night of political chaos.
South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach acting president Han
6 days ago · Main opposition Democratic Party’s bid to suspend acting leader Han Duck-soo plunges country into further uncertainty. South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo speaks in Seoul, South Korea, on ...
South Korean opposition wins parliamentary vote in landslide - BBC
Apr 10, 2024 · South Korea's liberal opposition party has won a landslide majority in the country's general election to retain control of parliament. The Democratic Party (DPK) and smaller opposition...
Why South Korea has been gripped by political instability - BBC
It was around 23:00 on a Tuesday night when - out of nowhere - South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in the Asian democracy for the first time in nearly 50 years. Explaining ...
Interim South Korean president impeached just 2 weeks after …
6 days ago · The plan to impeach Han — with 192 of the 300 legislators voting for the motion — was announced by the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Thursday, after he refused to ...
President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment vote after martial law ...
Dec 3, 2024 · The political crisis in South Korea has impacted financial markets, with the country's currency - the won - reaching a near two-year low, and Korea's Kospi share index down 1.4% today. Image ...
Facing unprecedented arrest over martial law, South Korea’s Yoon …
14 hours ago · The opposition Democratic Party, which has majority control of Parliament and led the impeachment of Mr Yoon on Dec 14, said the letter proved he was delusional and remains committed to complete ...