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South Korea’s short-lived martial law

CNN on MSN · 51m

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.

South Korean lawmakers seek president's impeachment after 6-hour martial law declaration

The South Korean defense minister also resigned after President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the country by declaring martial law, only to lift the order hours later.

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From decree to defeat: Inside South Korea's failed martial law attempt

By Hyonhee Shin, Cynthia Kim, Ju-min Park and Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL (Reuters) -At his confirmation hearing three months ago, South Korea's defence minister Kim Yong-hyun rejected accusations from the opposition that he wanted to impose martial law.

South Korea stocks drop, won stable

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Stock market today: Asian stocks slide after South Korea's political drama, but Kospi falls only 2%

Asian markets retreated Wednesday after overnight political drama in South Korea added to regional uncertainties, though the Kospi in Seoul fell less than 2%. U.S. futures rose while oil prices were little changed.

South Korea stocks drop, won stable as Asian markets fluctuate

Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday, while the won stabilised as South Korea entered a period of uncertainty with President Yoon Suk Yeol clinging to power after his brief imposition of martial law this week.

Daily Journal · 1d

Seoul stocks sink amid S. Korea drama as Asian markets mixed

South Korean stocks sank Wednesday while the won rebounded from earlier losses after President Yoon Suk Yeol dramatically declared martial law overnight before reversing the decision hours later.

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A history of martial law in South Korea in Associated Press photographs

When South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law this week it was the first time a South Korean government took ...

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South Korea's Yoon faces impeachment after martial law debacle

The main opposition Democratic Party called for Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been in office since 2022, to resign or face ...

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