Confusion and fear spread as South Korean leader declares martial law. Here's what to know
Confusion, rumor and fear spread through South Korea in the early morning hours Wednesday after the sudden declaration of martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol.
South Korea's Martial Law Not Linked to North Korea Attack Fears—Official
South Korea's President Yoon "believed he cannot run the government as usual," an official in his office told Newsweek on Tuesday.
Why has South Korea declared martial law and what is it?
President Yoon Suk Yeol hit out at his political opponents in declaring martial law – but the country’s parliament has passed a motion calling it invalid
South Korea President Yoon declares martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls the country’s parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with North Korea.
How Will North Korea Respond to South Korea's Martial Law?
Yoon told South Koreans martial law was necessary to "safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements," taking aim at the Democratic Party, his liberal opposition.
South Korean opposition gathers after martial law declared
South Korea’s opposition party members gather at the country's parliament building on Dec. 4 after the president declared martial law.
South Korean President Declares Martial Law: What to Know
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, after which lawmakers quickly adopted a resolution demanding an end to the declaration.
What is martial law; what happened in South Korea?
What is martial law? South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an emergency martial law. Here's what to know about the meaning of martial law
South Korea president declares martial law to overcome opposition party
Yoon blamed the opposition party for “unprecedented” impeachment attempts of various government officials and cuts proposed for next year’s budget.
South Korea Parliament Votes to Require Yoon to Lift Martial Law
South Korea's parliament, with 190 of its 300 members present, passed a motion on Wednesday requiring the martial law declared by President Yoon Suk Yeol to be lifted, live TV showed. (Reporting by Jack Kim) Copyright 2024 Thomson Reuters.
South Korean president declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of anti-state activities
He made the announcement during a televised briefing, vowing to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.”
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