Women took the lead in the protests against South Korea’s last president. But the men running to replace him are saying little about the discrimination they face.
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South Korea’s Two Presidential Candidates Have Been Chosen For June Election
Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo represent the opposite sides of a country polarized over former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s use of martial law and his ouster.
South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-Soo Resigns
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has been mulling whether to run for election, while the main opposition candidate and front-runner suffered a setback in court.
What to Know About South Korea President Yoon’s Impeachment Over Martial Law
The country’s Constitutional Court on Friday upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, dismissing him from office four months after his short-lived imposition of martial law.
South Korean Officials Arrive at President Yoon’s Home, Seeking to Detain Him
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.
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.
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 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 Unsure Who Is Running the Government
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ill-fated bid to impose martial law has created a power vacuum in his governing camp, pushing the country deeper into what analysts call a constitutional crisis.