South Korea’s Yoon faces second impeachment vote over martial law bid
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South Korea’s Yoon faces second impeachment vote over martial law bid

December 14, 2024 7:15 am
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SEOUL (Reuters) – A defiant South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a second impeachment vote on Saturday over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, a move that shocked the country, split his party and imperilled his presidency half way through his term. His move to impose military rule

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South Korea opposition leader Lee says impeaching Yoon best way to restore order
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South Korea opposition leader Lee says impeaching Yoon best way to restore order

December 13, 2024 7:15 am
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Yoon's move to impose military rule on Dec 3 was rescinded before six hours but it plunged the country into a constitutional crisis and widespread calls for him to step down for breaking the law.

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US defense secretary scraps South Korea trip after martial law attempt: Reuters
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US defense secretary scraps South Korea trip after martial law attempt: Reuters

December 6, 2024 7:18 am
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One official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said planning had been underway for a trip in the near term but it was determined now was not the appropriate time.

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South Korea’s President Yoon reverses martial law effort after lawmakers reject it
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South Korea’s President Yoon reverses martial law effort after lawmakers reject it

December 4, 2024 3:35 am
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SEOUL, (Reuters): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday he would lift a surprise martial law declaration he had imposed just hours before, backing down in a standoff with parliament, which roundly rejected his attempt to ban political activity and censor the media. In South Korea’s biggest political

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