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South Korea Tightens Control: Lawmakers Enact Reforms to Prevent Future Martial Law Disruptions

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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean lawmakers recently enacted changes to martial law protocols, prohibiting any obstruction of legislators entering the National Assembly. This decision follows the controversial declaration of martial law by former President Yoon Suk Yeol in December, which led to significant political upheaval in the nation. Yoon’s brief martial law order came amid increasing political strife, marked by parliamentary stalemate and ongoing corruption allegations. As tensions escalated, military forces assembled outside the National Assembly, prompting lawmakers to climb over walls to counter Yoon’s decree and uphold democratic procedures. The amendments approved by … Read more

Judicial Integrity at Stake: South Korean Judge Faces Allegations of Misconduct Amid Controversial Martial Law Case

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Seoul, South Korea — Concerns are mounting over the integrity of South Korea’s judicial system following allegations against a senior judge linked to a high-profile case involving former President Yoon Suk-yeol. Judge Jee Kui-youn, who oversees proceedings related to Yoon and other military officials, is facing accusations of inappropriate conduct and unethical behavior. According to opposition lawmakers from the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), Judge Jee has been accused of frequent visits to luxury hostess bars. These claims suggest that he may have been entertained by individuals seeking favorable outcomes in court. The DPK currently … Read more

South Korea to Hold Elections After President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Removal Amid Martial Law Controversy

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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s Constitutional Court ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, effectively ending his turbulent term. This historic verdict comes four months after Yoon’s controversial decree of martial law plunged the nation into political chaos. The unanimous decision delivered by the court’s acting chief, Moon Hyung-bae, concluded that Yoon’s actions seriously breached the constitution and other significant laws. The court called for an election within the next two months to find Yoon’s successor. Yoon, a former leading prosecutor who rose rapidly to presidency just a year after entering politics … Read more

South Korea’s Ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Indictment for Insurrection Amid Martial Law Uproar

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SEOUL, South Korea — Prosecutors in South Korea have indicted Yoon Suk Yeol, the country’s impeached president, on charges of orchestrating a brief but significant imposition of martial law, as announced by the main opposition party. This unprecedented legal action could potentially lead to severe consequences for Yoon, who attempted to suppress political activities and control the media on Dec. 3. The allegations against the president have sent shockwaves through South Korea, the fourth-largest economy in Asia and a crucial ally of the United States. The decree not only suspended parliamentary operations but also implicated … Read more