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South Korea election official rejects impeached president's fraud claims
The secretary general of South Korea's National Election Commission defended the integrity of the country's elections on Tuesday amid claims by impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol that votes may have been compromised.
South Korea's impeached president blames main opposition party for martial law decree
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the main opposition Democratic Party's aim to “destroy" his government as the reason for his short-lived martial law decree on Dec. 3.
South Korea's Yoon blames 'malicious' opposition for martial law bid
South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the "malicious" opposition for his decision to declare martial law, telling a court on Tuesday that their refusal to applaud him or shake his hand exposed their plans to "destroy" his government.
Martial Law, the Far Right, and Authoritarian Legacies in South Korea
Yoon Seok-yeol’s martial law attempt and its far-right supporters highlight the enduring power of authoritarian forces in South Korean politics. While public resistance led to his impeachment, the far-right’s deep institutional ties and growing influence continue to challenge the country’s democratic future.
Shamanic rituals, burgers, martial law: The bizarre crisis gripping South Korea
From a burger joint to the presidential office, a political scandal blurs the line between governance and superstition as shamans guide key decisions.
Did China meddle in South Korea’s election? Concern over claims by Yoon supporters
A ‘Hate China’ campaign would be a ‘losing game for Korea’, one observer warns, pointing out the backlash in China would be even greater.
Martial Law Crisis: South Korea's Constitutional Drama Unfolds
South Korea is embroiled in a constitutional crisis following President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law. Lieutenant General Lee Jin-woo, defending Yoon's decision, testified in court amidst accusations of insurrection and abuse of power.
South Korean imprisoned president refuses on-site questioning by lawmakers about martial law decree
Seoul assures Beijing of country's political stability, invites Chinese President Xi Jinping to South Korea - Anadolu Ajansı
South Korea prosecutors indict 63 over courthouse rampage by Yoon supporters
South Korean prosecutors indicted on Monday 63 people for their role in storming a court building last month to protest the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, with some facing charges carrying up to a seven-year jail term,
South Korea’s election body rejects Yoon’s fraud claims
The Secretary-General of South Korea’s National Election Commission, NEC, Kim Yong-bin, on Tuesday defended the integrity of the country’s elections following claims by impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol that votes may have been compromised.
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The Roots of South Korea’s Political Crisis
KELLY is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Pusan National University. With democracies around the world under duress, South Korea seems to stand out as an example of resilience.
South Korea's impeached prime minister says cabinet expressed concerns over martial law plan
South Korea's impeached prime minister told parliament on Thursday that "everyone" in a hastily-arranged meeting of ministers ...
'Even sci-fi can't match this': Bong Joon-ho on Korea's brush with martial law
Oscar winner's decades of political observations come full circle Even for auteur Bong Joon-ho, whose films have imagined ...
Trump-Yoon banner hung by right-wing South Korean group, not US military
After a South Korean court extended President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention over his ill-fated attempt to impose martial law, an ...