South Korea martial law

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A look at the context behind South Korea's shocking martial law edict

It may seem that the wild scenes in Seoul, with hundreds of armed troops and frantic lawmakers storming South Korea's parliament building after the president suddenly declared martial law, came out of nowhere.

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South Korea President Yoon survives impeachment vote after declaring martial law this week

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survives an impeachment motion in parliament on Saturday after members of his party boycotted the vote.

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Mid last week South Korea's president declares martial law, people protest, parliament essentially forces end to the declaration then nearly impeached president. Articles provide context to what's been going on in the country.

 

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South Korean prosecutors seek to arrest ex-defense minister over imposition of martial law

South Korean prosecutors are seeking to formally arrest the former defense minister alleged to have colluded with President Yoon Suk Yeol and others in imposing martial law last week.

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Issued arrest warrant for former defense minister over martial law.

 

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South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law order

Impeached President said he will “never give up” and called for officials to maintain stability in government functions during what he described as a “temporary” pause of his presidency.

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South Korea votes to impeach president over martial law declaration.

So president on his way out decides he doesn't like the Legislature going against him, declares martial law to prevent them from acting. They push past, it force the end to martial law and then impeach his defense minister and eventually him.

Wish our legislative brach would act in best interest of the country vs party.