President Yoon Suk Yeol shifted his country closer to Washington and stood up to Beijing. But that foreign policy could be recalibrated in the future.
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After Impeachment, South Korea Is Left With No Elected Leader
The suspension of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s powers left a seasoned but unelected prime minister in charge of a country facing daunting challenges at home and abroad.
South Korea’s President Faces New Impeachment Vote
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ruling party blocked the opposition’s first attempt a week ago after his short-lived attempt to declare martial law.
South Korea Martial Law Fallout: What to Know on Yoon’s Future
The president faces an accusation of insurrection and, in a first for a sitting leader, the possibility of arrest. Here’s what to know about his political future.
South Korea’s Opposition Leader Determined to Oust President Yoon After Martial Law
Lee Jae-myung, the main opposition leader, is leading efforts to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law. He could also be the next president.
South Korean Leader’s Deal to Avoid Impeachment Signals Bigger Turmoil Ahead
President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an opposition-led attempt to remove him by getting his party members to back him. But his troubles could now become theirs too.
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea Declares Martial Law, Then Backs Down
Soon after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration on Tuesday, lawmakers voted to defy him, prompting the president to say he was lifting his order.
Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s Opposition Leader?
The opposition leader rallied lawmakers to vote down President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree.
Man Who Stabbed South Korea’s Opposition Leader Is Sentenced to 15 Years
The attack on Lee Jae-myung in January raised alarms about South Korea’s political polarization. His assailant was convicted of attempted murder.
What the Election Loss Means for President Yoon of South Korea
President Yoon Suk Yeol, a key U.S. ally, faces the prospect of becoming a lame duck unless he starts negotiating with the opposition.