South Korea, Yoon and Martial Law

Martial Law, the Far Right, and Authoritarian Legacies in South Korea
Yoon Seok-yeol’s martial law attempt and its far-right supporters highlight the enduring power of authoritarian forces in South Korean politics. While public resistance led to his impeachment, the far-right’s deep institutional ties and growing influence continue to challenge the country’s democratic future.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon indicted over his martial law, reports say
South Korean prosecutors have indicted the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law, Yonhap news agency reported.
South Korea prosecutors indict 63 over courthouse rampage by Yoon supporters
South Korean prosecutors indicted on Monday 63 people for their role in storming a court building last month to protest the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, with some facing charges carrying up to a seven-year jail term,
South Korea’s election body rejects Yoon’s fraud claims
The Secretary-General of South Korea’s National Election Commission, NEC, Kim Yong-bin, on Tuesday defended the integrity of the country’s elections following claims by impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol that votes may have been compromised.
South Korea's Yoon blames 'malicious' opposition for martial law bid
South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the "malicious" opposition for his decision to declare martial law, telling a court on Tuesday that their refusal to applaud him or shake his hand exposed their plans to "destroy" his government.
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The Roots of South Korea’s Political Crisis
KELLY is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Pusan National University. With democracies around the world under duress, South Korea seems to stand out as an example of resilience.
North Korea's New Map Shows State of Confrontation With South
Since late 2023, the Kim Jong Un regime has been axing organizations and symbols associated with unification with Seoul.
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South Korea's Yoon defends his martial law decree in his first public appearance since his arrest
SEOUL, South Korea ... of martial law, Yoon called the assembly “a den of criminals” that was bogging down government affairs, and vowed to eliminate “shameless North Korea followers ...
Japanese leader to stress importance of Asian alliances in meeting with Trump
The visit by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is the first major indication of how the Trump administration will handle relations with allies such as Japan and South Korea.
South Korea faces big challenges as it heads toward a presidential election
As the rest of the world moves forward, South Korea is at a political stand still. The country needs strong leadership as ...
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Pyongyang seeks UN probe into alleged S. Korean drone intrusion into North
Pyongyang has sought a probe into alleged drone intrusion into North Korea by Seoul, Yonhap News reported on Monday.
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South Korea’s Yoon defends his martial law decree in first public appearance since arrest
and vowed to eliminate “shameless North Korea followers and anti-state forces.” South Korean court orders formal arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law ...