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South Korean military officer says he believed Yoon's martial law 'legitimate'
A top South Korean military commander said on Tuesday he trusted President Yoon Suk Yeol to be making a legitimate decision when he declared martial law, but declined to say if the impeached leader gave orders to "drag" lawmakers out of parliament.
South Korean imprisoned president refuses on-site questioning by lawmakers about martial law decree
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South Korea's Yoon defends his martial law decree in his first public appearance since his arrest
South Korea’s impeached president has denied that he ordered the military to drag lawmakers out of the National Assembly to prevent them from voting to reject his martial law decree last month, as he
South Korean prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law
Yonhap news agency says South Korean prosecutors have indicted the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law.
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 prosecutors indict impeached president who declared martial law
Impeached South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on charges of leading an insurrection after briefly declaring martial law last month.
South Korean president indicted on insurrection charges after martial law declaration
LONDON -- South Korean prosecutors formally indicted President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday, charging him with insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December, according to opposition lawmakers and South Korean media.
South Korea President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decree
The charges are unprecedented for a South Korean president, and if convicted, Yoon Suk Yeol could face years in prison for his shock martial-law decree, which sought to ban political and parliamentary activity and control the media.
South Korea: Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon continue to protest in Seoul
Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol continued to protest on Tuesday near the Constitutional Court in Seoul. The protest took place as Yoon attended the fifth hearing of his impeachment trial over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
South Korea’s Yoon sought to sabotage media during martial law bid: investigators
The allegations are among a 101-page indictment put together by prosecutors seeking the impeached president’s conviction for insurrection.
Yoon ordered left-leaning newspapers' power cut during martial law, prosecutors say
Prosecutors assert that President Yoon Suk Yeol directed officials to cut off the supply of electricity and water to left-leaning news organizations that had criticized his administration.
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South Korea’s impeached president is arrested over martial law declaration and his supporters riot
The rallies were held on the same day as Yoon arrived at a Seoul court for a hearing to oppose a formal arrest over last month’s imposition of martial law ... Court after supporters of impeached ...
South Korean prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law, reports say
Yonhap news agency says South Korean prosecutors have indicted the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of ...
South Korea's ex-defence minister calls protesters who stormed court 'patriots'
A former South Korean defence minister charged with insurrection over his role in a short-lived martial law declaration has ...
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South Korea's Yoon defends martial law decree in first public appearance since arrest
South Korea’s impeached president has denied that he ordered the military to drag lawmakers out of the National Assembly to ...
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S. Korea, Poland reaffirm continued arms cooperation despite martial law turmoil
Senior officials from South Korea and Poland have held talks and reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral arms cooperation ...
South Korea December retail sales decline amid political upheaval
South Korea's retail sales declined in December, reflecting weak consumer spending and the fallout of impeached President ...
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Yoon attends hearing of impeachment trial
This photo, taken Feb. 4, 2025, shows the fifth hearing of President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment trial at the Constitutional ...
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(Yonhap Interview) Ex-U.S. envoy stresses S. Korea-U.S. coordination on N.K., calls Yoon's martial law bid 'huge error'
A former U.S. envoy to South Korea has underscored the need for policy coordination between Seoul and Washington over ...