South Korea opposition begins push to impeach president
The opposition holds a large majority in the 300-member Parliament and needs only a handful of defections from the president's party to secure the majority needed to pass the motion.
What next for South Korea after night of political drama and turmoil
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s rescinded martial law declaration will test relations with the U.S., and raises questions about the nearly 30,000 American troops in the country.
South Korea’s opposition parties move to impeach president over sudden declaration of martial law
South Korea’s main opposition party urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment, hours after Yoon ended short-lived martial law.
South Korea's National Assembly votes to lift president's martial law decree
South Korea's National Assembly voted early Wednesday morning to lift the martial law imposed by President Yoon Suk Yeol, the evening before.
South Korean opposition moves to impeach president after his declaration of martial law
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea declared martial law late Tuesday, before withdrawing troops hours later.
South Korea’s Yoon facing impeachment threat by opposition parties over sudden martial law
South Korea’s opposition parties in the National Assembly submitted a motion Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, who one day before had declared martial law only to back down hours later after spontaneous street protests and a unanimous vote against the decree by furious South Korean lawmakers.
South Korea martial law ‘a painful reminder of how easily democracy can be threatened,’ protesters say
Candle-lit vigils and rallies were held across South Korea on Wednesday, a nation outraged and frustrated by the president’s surprise declaration of martial law the night before called for his resignation.
Shock martial law edict in South Korea follows chaotic recent history: A look at the crucial context
It may seem that the wild predawn scenes in Seoul, with hundreds of armed troops and frantic lawmakers storming South Korea's parliament building after the president suddenly declared martial law, came out of nowhere.
South Korean president declares martial law amid political crisis
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared martial law, citing the need to protect against "communist forces" amid budget disputes.
Inside the chaos in Seoul after South Korea's president sprang 6 hours of martial law on his people
President Yoon Suk-yeol's announcement sparked a night of urgency in Seoul as lawmakers, troops, and protesters raced to ...
6 hours of anger, bravery and defiance as martial law imposition played out in South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation in a televised address, declaring martial law and calling in troops ...
What to know about South Korea’s short-lived and chaotic period of martial law
President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing parliamentary moves to impeach him after he sent heavily armed forces into Seoul’s streets ...
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South Korea: Police Rush To National Assembly 2
Seoul, South Korea - 03, 2024 Protests erupted outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday night ...