The state of Oregon’s local media in 4 charts

OPB has collected data to document the current state of media in Oregon, and where Oregonians are finding it more difficult to locate reliable information and reporting that holds powerful people accountable.

Demonstrators again converge on Georgia's parliament after the country's EU bid was suspended

Thousands of demonstrators in the Georgian capital have converged on parliament again in the capital of the South Caucasus nation. They are venting outrage against the governing party’s decision to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union.

South Korea’s democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — In an era of rising authoritarianism, at the heels of a six-hour martial law decree that unfolded while many South Koreans slept, something noteworthy happened: Democracy held.

‘We will win in the end’: Koreans swarm Yeouido to call for president’s impeachment

Thousands gathered as a motion for the president’s impeachment went to a vote

[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

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol survives impeachment vote

Lawmakers narrowly failed to pass a bill to censure Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law on Tuesday.

Definition of czar

Definition of 'czar' by Merriam-Webster

South Korea’s Brush With Martial Law is a Warning to Democratic Nations

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.

The State of Local News

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.

December 3, 2024

For an astonishing six hours today, South Korea underwent an attempted self-coup by its unpopular president, Yoon Suk Yeol, only to see the South Korean people force him to back down as they reasserted the strength of their democracy.

South Korean President Lifts Martial Law Hours after Declaration

President Yoon Seok-yeol responds to parliament's demands amidst political tensions.

South Korean President Lifts Martial Law Hours after Declaration

President Yoon Seok-yeol responds to parliament's demands amidst political tensions.

‘Here to show Yoon what Korea really looks like’: Citizens stand guard outside parliament through the night

Ordinary Koreans began arriving outside the legislature after the president declared martial law late on Tuesday

South Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon after back-track on martial law — Reuters

South Korean lawmakers on Wednesday called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, triggering the biggest political crisis in decades in Asia's fourth-largest economy.

1980 anti-government uprising in South Korea

The military would put down Michael Flynn’s proposed insurrection

If Michael Flynn continues his public calls for martial law, strong rebukes from military leaders, active and retired, would likely reduce support among veterans and service members, say the authors of this commentary.