Tag: martial law
South Korean ruling party boycotts impeachment vote
South Korea's embattled president has survived an impeachment vote for now. Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declared martial law earlier this week, shocking the nation. Today an initial motion to oust Yoon could not meet quorum as all but one member of his party wa...
South Korean woman who grabbed soldier’s gun explains why she did it
Ahn Gwi-ryeong, a spokesperson for South Korea's opposition Democratic party, has gone viral for her act of defiance, seen by many as brave.
South Korea’s opposition parties move to impeach president
After South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shockingly declared martial law on Tuesday, opposition parties Wednesday sought to impeach him. While South Korea's reputation as a democratic stronghold in Asia may be tainted by the situation, Washington's supp...
South Korea martial law: Canada, other countries urge caution to travellers
Protests have continued to call for President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment and arrest after the martial law order was lifted, which officials and experts say could impact tourists.
Read the full text of South Korea’s martial law decree
South Korea's president accused the opposition of sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities.
South Korean president has declared martial law. Here’s why
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement Tuesday, vowing to 'eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.'
