Ex-South Korean Defense Minister Attempts Suicide Amid Martial Law Coup Scandal in Detention - Newspiler

Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, implicated in the coup plot, attempted suicide in detention, intensifying the political scandal.

South Korea Martial Law Fallout: What to Know on Yoon’s Future

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of martial law and th​e​ ​ensuing political uncertainty ​have created a constitutional crisis like South Koreans haven’t seen ​since their country democratized in the late 1980s.Mr.

South Korea’s Ex-Defense Chief Formally Arrested Over Martial Law Episode

South Korea's former defense minister was formally arrested this week following the recent episode of martial law in the country.

The biggest question in South Korea: Who is running the country?

SEOUL —  Who is running South Korea?In the week since President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declared martial law, setting off widespread calls for his removal from office, that question has become a national puzzle.

'Shocking incident of the puppet Yoon': North Korea weighs in on martial law turmoil

North Korea's state media on Wednesday reported on the martial law turmoil in South Korea for the first time, including the opposition's push to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, while blaming Yoon for causing nationwide chaos.

The biggest question in South Korea: Who is running the country? - EUROPE SAYS

SEOUL —  Who is running South Korea?In the week since President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declared martial law, setting

Opinion | Korea instability should prompt US, China to put aside self-interests

The imposition of martial law in South Korea by President Yoon Suk-yeol was short-lived but the news reverberated globally, leaving many to ponder the depths of his political miscalculation.

South Korea orders travel ban for President Yoon, colonel says troops ‘used’ by ex-defence minister

The head of South Korea's high-ranking official corruption investigation office has ordered a travel ban for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is under investigation for his declaration of martial law last week.

[Editorial] In boycotting impeachment vote, ruling party cements place on wrong side of history

The actions of the People Power Party on Saturday will be gravely judged by history and by the Korean people

Public outrage in South Korea as impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol fails after vote boycott

It was an awesome display of public outrage.More than 150,000 people lined the streets of central Seoul that look towards the country's imposing National Assembly, calling for their president to be removed from office.

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LIVE: Korea's National Assembly to vote on impeachment of president

Korea's National Assembly will vote on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol at 5 p.m. today, four days after he briefly placed Korea under martial law. The Korea JoongAng Daily will be following the proceedings live on this blog from 3 p.m.

What is a self-coup? South Korea president’s attempt ended in failure − a notable exception in a growing global trend

There have been 46 attempted self-coups since the end of World War II – 80% have succeeded. So what went wrong for South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol?

Live: South Korea’s President Yoon apologises ahead of impeachment vote

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol apologised to the nation in a short televised address on Saturday (Dec 7) ahead of a vote to impeach him for briefly imposing martial law.

Yoon apologizes over declaring martial law ahead of impeachment vote

President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for declaring emergency martial law in a televised public address at the Yongsan presidential office in Seoul Saturday.

North Korea silent after Yoon’s failed bid to ‘save’ South Korea from ‘communist forces’

ISTANBULNorth Korea has maintained a conspicuous silence over the dramatic events that unfolded in South Korea starting Tuesday night, when President Yoon Suk Yeol made the shocking decision to impose a failed martial law.

How South Korea’s robust protest culture shut down martial law—for now

A surge in dramas and literature dealing with the country's political trauma has helped older generations keep the memory of autocracy fresh.

South Korean President’s Impeachment Likelier After Own Party Turns On Him

South Korea's governing party leader stressed the need to suspend President Yoon Suk Yeol's constitutional powers for imposing martial law, making Yoon's impeachment more likely.

Six hours under martial law in Seoul

A shocking coup attempt sent South Korea into political upheaval. The Verge’s Sarah Jeong reports from the scene of the protest outside the National Assembly building.

In South Korea's crisis playbook, currency stability is paramount

In the four decades since South Korea was last under martial law, the nation has significantly evolved its systems to focus on ensuring economic stability.

Military rights group raises suspicion of second martial law

The Center for Military Human Rights Korea (CMHRK) alleged that there is evidence of preparations for a second martial law, claiming that some Army units are restricting leave for commanding officers, including company commanders and above, in antici…

‘Political K-drama’: South Korea’s ruling party leader urges Yoon suspension

Political uncertainty in South Korea deepened on Friday with the head of the ruling party calling for the immediate suspension of President Yoon Suk-yeol, significantly increasing the likelihood of his impeachment over an alleged coup attempt.

‘Political K-drama’: South Korea’s ruling party leader urges Yoon suspension - EUROPE SAYS

Political uncertainty in South Korea deepened on Friday with the head of the ruling party calling for the

South Korea martial law lifted, but democracy tarnished as President Yoon Suk Yeol faces likely impeachment

Seoul — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol seemed to treat a declaration of martial law as if it were a light switch, flipping it on at 11 p.m.

South Korea’s Lawmakers Question Military About Yoon’s Martial Law Order - EUROPE SAYS

South Korea’s military — agents of terror and violence in the 1970s and ’80s — spent decades scrupulously

South Korea’s swift rescue of freedom