Yoon, South Korea and martial law

South Korea’s Yoon defends his martial law decree as impeachment ruling nears
In a final statement at his impeachment trial, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law decree that plunged the country into chaos as a bid to inform the public of the danger of the opposition-controlled parliament as he vowed to push for political reform if reinstated.
Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial wraps up in South Korea. What happens next?
Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial concludes today after the final hearing. As the 64-year-old leader fights to stay out of prison for his rash martial law decree on December 3,
South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol defends his martial law decree as impeachment trial nears end
Mr Yoon has denied any wrongdoing and blamed the main liberal opposition Democratic Party, which obstructed his agenda, impeached senior officials and slashed key parts of the government’s budget bill.
Yoon appears in 2 different South Korean courts while defending his martial law decree
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is in court for a hearing where his lawyers are contesting his arrest on a criminal charge alleging he was orchestrating a rebellion when he imposed martial law.
South Koreans to Rally as Yoon’s Impeachment Verdict Nears
Hundreds of thousands of South Koreans are set to gather in Seoul in one of the largest protests since President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached for his martial law declaration, as judges enter the final stretch of their deliberations on whether to confirm his ouster or reinstate him.
Rally against Yoon's impeachment
Rally against Yoon's impeachment Supporters of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol gather for a large-scale rally in downtown Seoul on March 1, 2025. (Yonhap) (END) [We Welcome Your News Tips] We invite our readers to submit news tips,
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DP accuses Yoon of using 'dirty tricks,' 'cowardly excuses' in his impeachment trial's final argument
The Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday said it was "speechless" after watching President Yoon Suk Yeol’s “dirty trick” of ...