Why did South Korea's leader declare martial law - and what now?
South Korea's president shocked the country on Tuesday night when, out of the blue, he declared martial law in the Asian democracy for the first time in nearly 50 years. Yoon Suk-yeol's drastic decision - announced in a late-night TV broadcast - mentioned "anti-state forces" and the threat from North Korea.
South Korean Prez Channels Kim Jong Un With Martial Law Decree
South Korea’s hard-line conservative president has declared martial law in a bid to “eliminate anti-state forces”—causing chaos outside parliament as lawmakers forced entry to block the motion. In a move more suited to his infamous adversary to the north,
Swedish PM Postpones South Korea Visits After Yoon Declares and Lifts Martial Law
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has postponed his scheduled visit to South Korea this week, his spokesperson said on Wednesday. Kristersson was scheduled to hold a summit meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol,
South Korea president backs down from martial law order after MPs vote to block it
The South Korean military says it will maintain martial law until it is lifted by President Yoon Suk Yeol, despite the nation's parliament voting to block its enforcement, according to the country's national broadcaster. It follows clashes between protesters and the security forces who tried to barricade the National Assembly.
South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol backs down after declaring martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday he would lift a martial law declaration he had imposed just hours earlier.
South Korea’s president declared martial law. Could it happen in the U.S.?
There isn’t really a ‘martial law’ in the United States, but there are ways to limit civil liberties, constitutional experts say.
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South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment after attempt to impose martial law
South Koreans react to president's surprise order Edited by Yvette Tan, with Jake Kwon and Yuna Ku reporting from Seoul Let's bring you more from President Yoon Suk Yeol now, who has just declared martial law in South Korea.
Martial law caused a crisis in South Korea. Could it happen in the US?
Though martial law isn't well defined in U.S. law, it has been imposed at the state and federal level to respond to emergencies.
Calls grow for South Korea president to step down after martial law chaos
President Yoon Suk Yeo's surprise late-night declaration of martial law has prompted large demonstrations in Seoul.
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