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What to know about martial law and the effort to impeach South Korea's president

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing possible impeachment for sending heavily armed soldiers into Seoul’s streets with a baffling declaration of martial law that reminded many of the countr

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From decree to defeat: Inside South Korea's failed martial law attempt

By Hyonhee Shin, Cynthia Kim, Ju-min Park, Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL (Reuters) -At his confirmation hearing three months ago, South Korea's defence minister Kim Yong-hyun rejected accusations from the opposition that he wanted to impose martial law.

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South Korea martial law ‘a painful reminder of how easily democracy can be threatened,’ protesters say

Candle-lit vigils and rallies were held across South Korea on Wednesday, a nation outraged and frustrated by the president’s surprise declaration of martial law the night before called for his resignation.

Seoul stocks sink amid S. Korea drama

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Stock market today: Asian stocks slide after South Korea's political drama, but Kospi falls only 2%

Asian markets retreated Wednesday after overnight political drama in South Korea added to regional uncertainties, though the Kospi in Seoul fell less than 2%. U.S. futures rose while oil prices were little changed.

South Korea stocks drop, won stable as Asian markets fluctuate

Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday, while the won stabilised as South Korea entered a period of uncertainty with President Yoon Suk Yeol clinging to power after his brief imposition of martial law this week.

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Seoul stocks sink amid S. Korea drama as Asian markets mixed

South Korean stocks sank Wednesday while the won rebounded from earlier losses after President Yoon Suk Yeol dramatically declared martial law overnight before reversing the decision hours later.

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I was at the protests in Seoul against martial law. Here's what I saw.

Andrew Minjun Park, 27, participated in the protests outside the National Assembly building that went on until Wednesday ...

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South Korea’s opposition parties move to impeach president over sudden declaration of martial law

South Korea’s main opposition party urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment, hours after Yoon ...

South Korea's Yoon names new defence minister after botched martial law

SEOUL, Dec 5 (Reuters) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ... Kim has been reported as having advised Yoon to declare ...

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Daily life in Seoul ticks on, but in shock, after six hour martial law drama

South Koreans went to offices, businesses and schools as usual on Wednesday with scarcely any visible signs in the capital ...

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