South Korea: Ex-Defense Minister Detained Over Martial Law
South Korean prosecutors detained former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun on Sunday for allegedly recommending the brief but stunning martial law imposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol last week, marking the first arrest in the case amid escalating political turmoil.
South Korea: Ex-Defense Minister Detained Over Martial Law
South Korean prosecutors detained former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun on Sunday for allegedly recommending the brief but stunning martial law imposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol last week, marking the first arrest in the case amid escalating political turmoil.
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"South Korea Averts Authoritarian Power Grab: Parliament Defeats Martial Law Decree"
"In South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law was swiftly defeated by a unanimous parliamentary vote and widespread public opposition, highlighting both the fragility and resilience of democracy in the face of executive overreach."
"South Korea Averts Authoritarian Power Grab: Parliament Defeats Martial Law Decree"
"In South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law was swiftly defeated by a unanimous parliamentary vote and widespread public opposition, highlighting both the fragility and resilience of democracy in the face of executive overreach."
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32% Bias Score
South Korean President Survives Impeachment Vote Amidst Martial Law Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's declaration of martial law, leading to the resignation of his interior minister and arrest of his defense minister, resulted in a failed impeachment vote on December 2nd due to a ruling party boycott, sparking massive protests in Seoul and raising fears of poli...
South Korean President Survives Impeachment Vote Amidst Martial Law Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's declaration of martial law, leading to the resignation of his interior minister and arrest of his defense minister, resulted in a failed impeachment vote on December 2nd due to a ruling party boycott, sparking massive protests in Seoul and raising fears of poli...
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40% Bias Score
South Korea's Martial Law Attempt Shakes Regional Security
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt at imposing martial law this week has created a regional security crisis, prompting allies' concern and jeopardizing the already fragile US-Japan-South Korea alliance amid political changes in Japan and the looming return of Donald Trump to the U...
South Korea's Martial Law Attempt Shakes Regional Security
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt at imposing martial law this week has created a regional security crisis, prompting allies' concern and jeopardizing the already fragile US-Japan-South Korea alliance amid political changes in Japan and the looming return of Donald Trump to the U...
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40% Bias Score
South Korean President Faces Impeachment Amid Martial Law Scandal
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for declaring martial law after facing a unanimous opposition vote to overturn the decree. An impeachment motion alleging treason is being voted on today, with investigations underway for actions taken during the martial law period. The opposition also...
South Korean President Faces Impeachment Amid Martial Law Scandal
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for declaring martial law after facing a unanimous opposition vote to overturn the decree. An impeachment motion alleging treason is being voted on today, with investigations underway for actions taken during the martial law period. The opposition also...
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52% Bias Score
"South Korean President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Declaration"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for declaring martial law, facing an impeachment vote Saturday after opposition lawmakers accused him of a self-coup, citing military deployment near the parliament and orders to detain key political figures; if impeached, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo ...
"South Korean President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Declaration"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for declaring martial law, facing an impeachment vote Saturday after opposition lawmakers accused him of a self-coup, citing military deployment near the parliament and orders to detain key political figures; if impeached, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo ...
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44% Bias Score
South Korea: Impeachment Vote Planned Against President Yoon Amidst Martial Law Controversy
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae Myung plans a new impeachment vote against President Yoon Suk Yeol for Saturday, accusing him of a military coup after Yoon's brief declaration of martial law. Interior Minister Lee Sang Min resigned, and former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun was arrested, with...
South Korea: Impeachment Vote Planned Against President Yoon Amidst Martial Law Controversy
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae Myung plans a new impeachment vote against President Yoon Suk Yeol for Saturday, accusing him of a military coup after Yoon's brief declaration of martial law. Interior Minister Lee Sang Min resigned, and former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun was arrested, with...
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South Korea Speaker Condemns Joint Statement as Unconstitutional
South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik condemned a joint statement by Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and the ruling party head as a "blatant violation of the Constitution," asserting that the only legal way to remove President Yoon Suk-yeol is through impeachment. This follows President Yo...
South Korea Speaker Condemns Joint Statement as Unconstitutional
South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik condemned a joint statement by Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and the ruling party head as a "blatant violation of the Constitution," asserting that the only legal way to remove President Yoon Suk-yeol is through impeachment. This follows President Yo...
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"Yoon Survives Impeachment Amid South Korea Political Turmoil"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment attempt Saturday following a controversial martial law declaration, but faces potential early removal from office due to strong public opposition, creating concerns for regional stability and impacting relations with Japan."
"Yoon Survives Impeachment Amid South Korea Political Turmoil"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment attempt Saturday following a controversial martial law declaration, but faces potential early removal from office due to strong public opposition, creating concerns for regional stability and impacting relations with Japan."
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"South Korean President Apologizes for Attempted Martial Law, Faces Impeachment Vote"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized Saturday for his aborted attempt to enact martial law earlier this week, prompting an impeachment vote by the opposition later today. His actions, which were rescinded after six hours, sparked widespread protests and highlighted deep political divisio...
"South Korean President Apologizes for Attempted Martial Law, Faces Impeachment Vote"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized Saturday for his aborted attempt to enact martial law earlier this week, prompting an impeachment vote by the opposition later today. His actions, which were rescinded after six hours, sparked widespread protests and highlighted deep political divisio...
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52% Bias Score
South Korean President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Controversy
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol offered a sincere apology for briefly imposing martial law on December 5th, but refused to resign, facing an imminent impeachment vote in parliament where the opposition needs only eight more votes to remove him from power.
South Korean President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Controversy
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol offered a sincere apology for briefly imposing martial law on December 5th, but refused to resign, facing an imminent impeachment vote in parliament where the opposition needs only eight more votes to remove him from power.
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44% Bias Score
"South Korea Impeachment Vote Fails Amid Mass Protests"
"Following a failed impeachment vote due to a ruling party boycott, tens of thousands protested in Seoul on December 7th, 2024, demanding President Yoon Suk-yeol's resignation after he declared martial law earlier in the week, triggering a major political crisis."
"South Korea Impeachment Vote Fails Amid Mass Protests"
"Following a failed impeachment vote due to a ruling party boycott, tens of thousands protested in Seoul on December 7th, 2024, demanding President Yoon Suk-yeol's resignation after he declared martial law earlier in the week, triggering a major political crisis."
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44% Bias Score