South Korea

South Korea December 14

South Korea lawmakers vote to impeach president over martial law declaration

South Korean lawmakers on Saturday voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration earlier this month.

North Korea December 11

North Korea condemns South Korea as 'fascist dictatorship' after martial law scare

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un denounced South Korea as a 'fascist dictatorship' following President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law.

South Korea December 11

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.

South Korea December 9

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.

South Korea December 7

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.

South Korea December 7

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.

South Korea December 7

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.

South Korea December 6

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.

South Korea December 5

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.

South Korea December 4

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.