After two impeachments of leaders in two weeks, the country is deep into a political crisis.
Tag: South Korea
Plane Crashes in South Korea
The plane, with 181 people on board, was landing when the accident happened.
South Korean Lawmakers Impeach Acting President as Crisis Deepens
The vote was the second major impeachment in two weeks after President Yoon’s ill-fated martial law bid set off turmoil. The country’s currency has plunged.
Biden and Aides Courted Allies Who Undermined U.S. Goals
The Biden administration has been caught by surprise when partners like South Korea and Israel have acted against U.S. interests and principles.
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.
Joy and Celebrations in Seoul for Protesters as Yoon Is Impeached
“Long live South Korea!” demonstrators chanted, describing a wave of relief after days of anger over the president’s surprise declaration of martial law.
Singer Turns ‘Feliz Navidad’ Into Protest Anthem Against Yoon Suk Yeol
Baek Jae Gil, whose viral anthem calls for the ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol, has a long history with the country’s pro-democracy movement.
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.