Live Updates: South Korean President Lifts Martial Law After Parliament Votes Against It

Live Updates: South Korean President Lifts Martial Law After Parliament Votes Against It

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday said he would lift martial law just hours after he imposed it, in a brief and confusing episode in which he blasted the opposition as “anti-state forces” threatening the country’s democracy. What happened next? Following the lawmakers’ vote, Yoon backed down. His cabinet additionally approved the motion…

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Opposition Demands South Korean President Step Down Over ‘Insurrection’

Opposition Demands South Korean President Step Down Over ‘Insurrection’

Despite lifting martial law, the South Korean president is facing huge backlash. Seoul: South Korea’s main opposition party on Wednesday demanded President Yoon Suk Yeol step down, accusing him of insurrection after he attempted to impose martial law. “Even if martial law is lifted, it is impossible to avoid insurrection charges,” Democratic Party floor leader…

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Opposition Demands South Korean President Step Down Over ‘Insurrection’

Opposition Demands South Korean President Step Down Over ‘Insurrection’

Despite lifting martial law, the South Korean president is facing huge backlash. Seoul: South Korea’s main opposition party on Wednesday demanded President Yoon Suk Yeol step down, accusing him of insurrection after he attempted to impose martial law. “Even if martial law is lifted, it is impossible to avoid insurrection charges,” Democratic Party floor leader…

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