The authorities are seeking to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into a political crisis.
Tag: Martial Law
South Korea Clears Way to Detain President in Martial Law Inquiry
The police are investigating whether President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to lead an insurrection when he declared martial law and plunged the country into crisis.
South Korea’s Acting President Has Only Been in Office Since Friday
After two impeachments of leaders in two weeks, the country is deep into a political crisis.
South Korea’s Impeachment Crisis Strains Its Alliance with the U.S
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.
The Impeachment of South Korea’s President, Explained
In its second attempt, the National Assembly moved to force President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. But the troubles for him and his country are far from over.
South Korea’s President Impeached After Martial Law Crisis
Some members of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s own party helped remove him from office. But the political uncertainty is far from over.
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.
Young Koreans, Seeing Democracy at Stake, Take to the Streets
South Korea’s night of martial law was a jolt for some members of a generation accused of political apathy. They say they aren’t going away.
South Korea President Yoon Defends Martial Law Decree in Defiant Speech
President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed to “fight to the end,” despite the opposition’s push to impeach him and his own party’s demand that he resign.
South Korean Police Raid President Yoon’s Office in Martial Law Inquiry
President Yoon Suk Yeol shows no sign of stepping down, as investigators raided his office and more members of his own party turned against him.