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South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol Defends Controversial Martial Law Decree Amid Parliamentary Tumult and Impeachment Push

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SEOUL, South Korea — In a bold statement on Thursday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol staunchly defended his contentious decree of martial law amid spiraling political turmoil and strident calls for his impeachment. He vehemently denied any charges of rebellion, asserting his resolve to combat what he perceives as threats to the nation by opposition parties and other entities. Yoon’s defense came just hours ahead of the main opposition Democratic Party’s plan to present a new impeachment motion for a floor vote over the weekend. On the same day, the Parliament suspended the national … Read more

South Korean Presidential Offices Searched in Expanding Investigation into Alleged Martial Law Plans

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Seoul, South Korea – Authorities in South Korea have conducted a raid on the office of the country’s president amid an investigation into alleged attempts to impose martial law during a previous administration. The search marks a significant escalation in a probe that delves deep into the actions of political figures during periods of national unrest. The investigation centers around events that occurred during the tenure of former President Park Geun-hye, particularly following massive public protests in 2016 and 2017 that ultimately led to her impeachment and removal from office. Allegations have surfaced suggesting that … Read more

South Korea Imposes Travel Ban on President Yoon Amid Martial Law Investigation

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SEOUL, South Korea — The Justice Ministry of South Korea announced on Monday that a travel ban has been imposed on President Yoon Suk Yeol amid an ongoing investigation into his recent short-lived attempt to declare martial law. The ban, which restricts Yoon from leaving the country, follows heightened scrutiny by law enforcement agencies, including police and anti-corruption officials, into allegations that could lead to rebellion charges. The tumultuous events began last week when President Yoon issued a declaration to temporarily impose martial law, a move that escalated into significant political chaos. This abrupt decision … Read more

Former South Korean Defense Minister Detained Amid Allegations of Martial Law Proposal to President Yoon

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SEOUL, South Korea — In a dramatic sequence of events, South Korea’s political landscape has been rocked by the detention of a former defense minister following his alleged recommendation of a martial law declaration to President Yoon Suk Yeol. The arrest is a significant development coming shortly after President Yoon narrowly escaped an impeachment attempt in parliament, catalyzed by the controversial brief enforcement of martial law, which has plunged the nation into deeper political strife. The former Defense Minister, Kim Yong Hyun, was apprehended and taken to a detention facility in Seoul after voluntarily appearing … Read more