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South Korea’s short-lived martial law

Reuters on MSN · 2h

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

By Hyonhee Shin, Cynthia Kim, Ju-min Park, 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.

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

President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the East Asian democracy by declaring martial law only to lift the order hours later under intense pressure.

The Baltimore Sun · 1h

Shock martial law edict in South Korea follows chaotic recent history: A look at the crucial context

These moments resonate with South Koreans in their daily lives, even if there’s still widespread confusion over the president’s decision.

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South Korea’s Turmoil Is the Latest Threat to a Three-Way Pacific Alliance

Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came ...

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South Korea’s Markets Won’t Easily Shake Off the Martial Law Debacle

Global investors won’t soon forget Seoul’s amateur hour political performance, William Pesek writes in a guest commentary.

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South Korea showed Americans how to defend democracy

The heroics of South Korea’s Democratic-led opposition were a welcome and riveting sight for supporters of democracy around ...

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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 ...

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South Korea’s martial law crisis stirs memories of 1980 Gwangju massacre

In the uncertain hours early Wednesday, many recalled the nation’s last martial law, which came after a coup installed a ...

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