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Martial Law in South Korea

South Korea’s president hands power to the military
BBC News - 3h
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 - 9m
Watch: President makes surprise late night TV address

Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement in a surprise, late night televised address.
BBC News - 8h
Why Was Martial Law Declared in South Korea?

President Yoon Suk Yeol has been locked in a bitter fight with the opposition, which controls Parliament.
The New York Times - 4h
Parliament calls for lifting of martial law in South Korea

Yahoo News - 7h
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 - 6h
Wednesday Briefing: A Brief Martial Law in South Korea

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The New York Times - 3h
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 - 3h

Martial Law in South Korea