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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

South Korea’s Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol to Testify in Impeachment Trial Over Martial Law Attempt

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Seoul, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to testify at his own impeachment trial over his administration’s controversial attempt to implement martial law, his attorney stated this Sunday. The Constitutional Court has scheduled this high-profile trial which is to include five hearings, starting from January 14 and concluding on February 4. Yoon, who has faced suspension from office since the impeachment, has vehemently defended his actions through his legal team, focusing exclusively on the upcoming trial. As per his attorney Yun Gap-geun, President Yoon intends to physically attend one of … Read more

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached Following Controversial Martial Law Attempt; Prime Minister Assumes Temporary Leadership

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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s parliament moved decisively on Saturday, impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol following his controversial declaration of martial law, which lasted just six hours but created significant turmoil. The impeachment, passed by a 204-85 vote, has suspended Yoon’s presidential powers and duties, designating Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as the interim leader. The action by the parliament ends a period of intense political deadlock that halted major governmental operations and initiated public protests. Yoon’s martial law decree on December 3, the first such action in over forty years in South Korea, was … Read more