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On December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, accusing the opposition of anti-state activities. The swift backlash led to a unanimous vote to lift the law just hours later, prompting Yoon’s apology and resignations within his administration, as well as impeachment proceedings against him.
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13 December, 2024
Police stand guard at the entrance of the presidential office in Seoul as people take part in a protest calling for the ouster of South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol on December 12. Photo: Yonhap/AFP
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Ex-South Korean spy chief linked to martial law plot doubled as fortune-teller

Noh Sang-won, who practices astrology, is well-known in rural areas for his ‘spiritual energy and philosophical expertise’.

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Arrest of South Korea’s former spy chief sheds light on martial law conspiracy

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Opinion | China should seize the moment to promote peace on Korean peninsula

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In South Korea’s ‘power vacuum’, foreign policy uncertainty abounds

The impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol leaves an interim leader with a ‘tainted cabinet’ to grapple with rising diplomatic challenges.

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A torn poster featuring the image of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is seen in Seoul earlier this month. Photo: Reuters
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Despite Yoon’s impeachment, it may not be over for the embattled leader

While analysts believe the odds are stacked against Yoon, the court’s decision remains uncertain – and some suggest it may not be clear-cut.

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South Korea’s central bank vows to stabilise markets amid political turmoil

The Bank of Korea aims to avoid any escalation in volatility of foreign exchange markets following Yoon’s failed martial law decree.

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South Korea’s acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after impeachment

South Korea’s acting president has reassured allies, investors, and markets that the country remains stable and a reliable partner.

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who assumed office as acting president after the parliamentary impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, is seen at the government complex. Photo: DPA
South Korea

South Korea’s opposition chief urges top court to act swiftly on impeachment

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has spearheaded efforts to remove President Yoon from power over his martial law decision.

South Korea

The fall of Yoon Suk-yeol: from South Korea’s rising star to impeachment

Once hailed as a reformer and anti-corruption crusader, Yoon’s presidency spiralled into chaos amid scandal and short-lived martial law.

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‘Victory of the people’: South Korea’s Yoon impeached over martial law fiasco

Yoon Suk-yeol has been suspended from office while South Korea’s Constitutional Court deliberates on his future.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol bows while giving a public address from his official residence in Seoul on Saturday. Yoon said he would “step aside” after parliament had voted to remove him from office. Photo: South Korean Presidential Office via Yonhap / AFP
South Korea

‘Hungover’ Yoon allegedly used decoys for work, South Korea police chief says

New details surface at opposition inquiry as the beleaguered president braces for a second impeachment bid.

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Protesters participate in a rally calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
China-South Korea relations

Beijing decries South Korean leader Yoon’s ‘Chinese spy’ defence of martial law

China responds to Yoon Suk-yeol’s remarks about alleged espionage targeting military facilities, calling the comments ‘deeply unsettling’.

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Yoon’s ‘impossible’ martial law move premeditated, South Korean commander claims

Yoon Suk-yeol, frustrated by his party’s electoral defeat, repeatedly discussed martial law with aides, despite their warnings, Yeo In-hyung said.

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Explainer | South Korea’s first lady Kim: from Dior bag scandal to martial law fallout

Her husband, President Yoon Suk-yeol, has been accused of using martial law to protect her from investigations, further fuelling public discontent.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (left), alongside his wife, Kim Keon-hee, arrives at London Stansted Airport, in November 2023, for a four-day state visit to Britain. Photo: EPA-EFE
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South Korea’s first lady Kim Keon-hee sparks memes amid martial law controversy

Public suspicion about Kim Keon-hee’s influence on Yoon has grown, with many seeing the martial law decree as a desperate effort to shield her from scrutiny.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee arrive for a celebration to mark the 76th anniversary of Korea Armed Forces Day, in Seongnam, South Korea on October 1. Photo: Reuters
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Defiant Yoon vows to fight ‘until the last minute’ as new impeachment looms

The president also defended his martial law declaration as multiple ruling party lawmakers backed Yoon’s impeachment.

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Will ties between Japan and South Korea worsen if Yoon Suk-yeol is ousted?

Japan is concerned that South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung might take over Yoon given his stance against Tokyo, analysts say.

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South Korea’s K-pop stars face pressure to speak up on Yoon’s martial law saga

While some K-pop idols have slammed President Yoon Suk-yeol, other stars face criticism for being indifferent to the political turmoil.

People carry K-pop idol sticks, as protesters take part in a rally on Sunday calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. Photo: Reuters
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‘Paralysed’: South Korea’s diplomacy in limbo after Yoon’s martial law bid

Seoul’s global reputation has been dented as analysts warn of the adverse impact on multiple fronts after Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law saga.

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South Korea’s top police officials detained over martial law bid

General Cho Ji-ho and Kim Bong-sik are being investigated for their roles in deploying police forces to the National Assembly on December 3.

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South Korea to investigate president for treason charges, resignation talks begin

Yoon Suk-yeol’s ruling People Power Party is also considering his resignation and holding a snap election in April or May due to ongoing turmoil.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol speaks during the declaration of emergency martial law on December 3 in Seoul, South Korea. Photo:: South Korean Presidential Office/TNS
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‘Ridiculous’: Squid Game creator, cast join calls for South Korea’s Yoon to go

The stars and auteur behind the Netflix hit joined a growing chorus calling for President Yoon Suk-yeol to answer for his martial law decree.

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A poster featuring a defaced image of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is seen in Seoul. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

Opinion | Yoon’s dangerous political gamble was no aberration

Yoon Suk-yeol’s declaration of martial law, albeit brief, is a reminder that South Korea must reckon with its authoritarian tendencies.

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Did South Korea’s Yoon plot to provoke Pyongyang for martial law?

An opposition politician claims a drone flight near the border between the two Koreas was planned as a pretext for imposing martial law.

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South Korea’s president banned from travelling abroad amid martial law probe

Yoon Suk-yeol survived an impeachment attempt over the weekend, but calls for him to go are growing.

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A caricature depicting South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is seen near the ruling People Power Party’s head office in Seoul on Monday. The sign reads “Arrest”. Photo: AP
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South Korean prosecutors detain ex-defence chief over martial law imposition

Defence Minister KimYong Hyun allegedly recommended last week’s brief martial law imposition by President Yoon.

Protesters wear masks depicting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, outgoing Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, People Power Party’s leader Han Dong-hoon, and Choo Kyung-ho at a rally calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
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South Korean prosecutors open criminal case into President Yoon over martial law

The announcement by prosecutors comes as Yoon’s party discussed his “orderly retreat” from power.

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Ex-South Korean defence minister arrested after martial law fiasco

Kim had already resigned following the aborted attempt to impose martial law on South Korea.

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