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DISPUTES

South Korean President Yoon faces travel restrictions amid rising leadership challenges

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been prohibited from leaving the country following an unsuccessful attempt to impose martial law, as reported by a justice ministry official on Monday. This development comes amid increasing demands for his resignation and a worsening leadership crisis. Yoon has expressed regret over the failed initiative and stated that he would leave his political and legal future in the … Continue reading South Korean President Yoon faces travel restrictions amid rising leadership challenges

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Soldiers advance to the main building of the National Assembly after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.
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Coup attempt or martial law: An analysis of the recent events in South Korea

The political turmoil that led to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol‘s brief attempt to impose martial law (rescinded merely five and a half hours after its announcement) did not arise unexpectedly. Although the opposition has been quick to promote its own interpretation of events, it is clear that the circumstances are intricate and warrant a more thorough examination. Contextual Overview The roots of this … Continue reading Coup attempt or martial law: An analysis of the recent events in South Korea

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DEFENCE

South Korean Defense minister resigns

South Korean Minister of National Defense Kim Yong-hyun has announced his decision to resign, taking accountability for the recent imposition of martial law in the nation. On Tuesday, President Yoon Suk Yeol unexpectedly declared martial law, citing a perceived threat from “pro-North Korean forces” and accusing the opposition Democratic Party, which holds a parliamentary majority, of engaging in “anti-state activities” that hinder government operations. However, … Continue reading South Korean Defense minister resigns

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Lawmakers sit inside the hall at the National Assembly, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, in Seoul, South Korea.
DISPUTES

What defines martial law in South Korea and the key events leading to Yoon’s announcement?

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced martial law on Tuesday, pledging to eliminate “shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces” and restore order. Just hours later, the parliament, which was surrounded by demonstrators and law enforcement, voted to revoke the decree. Below is an overview of the relevant provisions in the Constitution and the Martial Law Act regarding martial law, historical instances of such declarations in … Continue reading What defines martial law in South Korea and the key events leading to Yoon’s announcement?

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South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung looks on as people hold placards that read "Step down President Yoon Suk Yeol" and "Investigate his act of rebellion immediately", at a rally to condemn South Korean President's surprise declarations of the martial law last night and to call for his resignation, at the national assembly in Seoul, South Korea.
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South Korean lawmakers are calling for President Yoon’s impeachment after he reversed his stance on martial law

South Korean legislators on Wednesday initiated calls for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol following his declaration of martial law, which he retracted just hours later, leading to a significant political crisis in Asia’s fourth-largest economy. The unexpected announcement late Tuesday sparked a confrontation with the parliament, which opposed his efforts to prohibit political activities and impose media censorship. Armed troops forcibly entered the … Continue reading South Korean lawmakers are calling for President Yoon’s impeachment after he reversed his stance on martial law

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Soldiers advance to the main building of the National Assembly after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.
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South Korea troops try to storm parliament after martial law declared

On Wednesday, troops were observed attempting to enter the South Korean parliament following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s unexpected declaration of martial law during a late-night television address that criticized domestic political adversaries and sent shockwaves across the nation. Live broadcasts captured soldiers seemingly assigned to enforce martial law trying to access the assembly building, while parliamentary aides were seen using fire extinguishers in an effort … Continue reading South Korea troops try to storm parliament after martial law declared

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South Korea President Yoon declares martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced martial law during a late-night address that was broadcast live on YTN television. He stated that this decision was necessary to maintain free and constitutional order, claiming that opposition parties had effectively taken control of the parliamentary process, leading the nation into a crisis. “I am declaring martial law to defend the free Republic of Korea against the … Continue reading South Korea President Yoon declares martial law

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pose for photographs during their meeting at the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea.
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South Korea and Malaysia agreed to collaborate on defense and mineral resources

South Korea and Malaysia formalized an agreement on Monday aimed at collaborating on the supply of essential minerals from Malaysia’s reserves, while also enhancing cooperation in the defense sector as Malaysia seeks to modernize its air force fleet. During a summit, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed their dedication to finalizing a free trade agreement by next year, … Continue reading South Korea and Malaysia agreed to collaborate on defense and mineral resources

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Amid a potential new Trump term, Japan and South Korea are joining the U.S. in a naval exercise in Asia

U.S., Japanese, and South Korean naval forces conducted joint exercises in East Asian waters on Thursday, marking their most intricate and final drills before President Joe Biden transfers one of his key national security initiatives to Donald Trump. The Freedom Edge naval exercise, led by the USS George Washington carrier and its accompanying jet fighters, took place in waters south of the Korean Peninsula and … Continue reading Amid a potential new Trump term, Japan and South Korea are joining the U.S. in a naval exercise in Asia

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DIPLOMACY

South Korea’s Yoon is sharpening his golf skills for upcoming meetings with Trump

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has recently resumed playing golf for the first time in eight years, as part of his preparations for upcoming discussions with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, as confirmed by Yoon’s office on Tuesday. Reports from South Korean media indicate that Yoon visited a golf course on Saturday, marking his return to the sport he last engaged in back in 2016. … Continue reading South Korea’s Yoon is sharpening his golf skills for upcoming meetings with Trump

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