December 11, 2024 South Korea's former defense minister attempted suicide after he was arrested over martial law probe South Korea’s former defense minister, Kim Yong Hyun, attempted suicide while in detention over the president's martial law declaration, but officials were able to stop him.
December 9, 2024 South Korea imposes a travel ban on President Yoon over martial law declaration The South Korean Justice Ministry imposed an overseas travel ban against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday over his martial law declaration last week.
December 7, 2024 Ignominy, impeachment, death sentences, imprisonment: What’s the problem with South Korean presidents? South Korean presidents don't have a good track record when it comes to breaking the law. Four of country's last last six presidents have done time in prison for criminal acts.
December 7, 2024 South Korea's President Yoon survives impeachment attempt after his party boycotts vote South Korean President Yoon survived an impeachment motion after members of his party boycotted the vote. Yoon attempted to impose martial law earlier this week, sparking backlash.
December 7, 2024 South Korean president apologizes for declaring martial law ahead of impeachment vote South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for declaring martial law earlier in the week, as he now prepares for a parliamentary vote on his impeachment.
December 6, 2024 South Korean lawmakers support suspending president’s powers after short-lived martial law declaration South Korean lawmakers are calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol's constitutional powers to be stripped after his short-lived martial law declaration.
December 5, 2024 South Korean president to face impeachment vote this weekend over martial law order, lawmakers say South Korean opposition lawmakers will hold a vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after the president declared martial law on Tuesday, citing "anti-state" activities by his opponents.
December 4, 2024 South Korean president's martial law declaration a 'blunder,' could embolden North Korea, expert says South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and now faces impeachment over the surprising move from opposition lawmakers.
December 4, 2024 South Korean leader facing mounting calls to resign or be impeached over martial law South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing pressure from legislators and the public to step down or be impeached after he ended a martial law.
December 3, 2024 CNN panel sees 'parallels' between South Korean president declaring martial law and Trump, Jan. 6 riots A CNN panel suggested there were parallels between South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declaring martial law in his country and the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.