South Korean President Faces Impeachment Following Failed Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law, citing threats from North Korea and internal opposition, was swiftly overturned by the National Assembly. Thousands protested his actions, leading to the defense minister's resignation and imminent impeachment proceedings.
South Korean President Faces Impeachment Following Failed Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law, citing threats from North Korea and internal opposition, was swiftly overturned by the National Assembly. Thousands protested his actions, leading to the defense minister's resignation and imminent impeachment proceedings.
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UK Warns of New, More Dangerous Nuclear Age
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, head of the UK armed forces, warned about a new, more dangerous nuclear age due to Russia's nuclear threats, China's nuclear buildup, North Korea's ballistic missile program, and the absence of effective control mechanisms.
UK Warns of New, More Dangerous Nuclear Age
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, head of the UK armed forces, warned about a new, more dangerous nuclear age due to Russia's nuclear threats, China's nuclear buildup, North Korea's ballistic missile program, and the absence of effective control mechanisms.
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52% Bias Score
South Korean President Declares State of Siege, Parliament Overturns
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unexpectedly declared a state of siege on October 26th, 2023, citing opposition obstruction and alleged North Korean sympathies; however, parliament overturned the declaration, and impeachment proceedings against Yoon are underway.
South Korean President Declares State of Siege, Parliament Overturns
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unexpectedly declared a state of siege on October 26th, 2023, citing opposition obstruction and alleged North Korean sympathies; however, parliament overturned the declaration, and impeachment proceedings against Yoon are underway.
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52% Bias Score
South Korean President's Emergency Declaration Overturned by Parliament
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unexpectedly declared a state of military emergency on December 3rd, 2024, citing pro-North Korean forces in parliament, but parliament swiftly overturned the declaration, highlighting deep political divisions and potentially leading to Yoon's impeachment.
South Korean President's Emergency Declaration Overturned by Parliament
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unexpectedly declared a state of military emergency on December 3rd, 2024, citing pro-North Korean forces in parliament, but parliament swiftly overturned the declaration, highlighting deep political divisions and potentially leading to Yoon's impeachment.
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South Korea Martial Law Declaration Sparks Major Political Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared, then rescinded, martial law, sparking a major political crisis that includes mass cabinet resignations, calls for impeachment, and large-scale protests; the US expressed relief.
South Korea Martial Law Declaration Sparks Major Political Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared, then rescinded, martial law, sparking a major political crisis that includes mass cabinet resignations, calls for impeachment, and large-scale protests; the US expressed relief.
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South Korea: President Lifts Martial Law Amidst Widespread Opposition
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced the lifting of martial law, sparking immediate opposition from MPs and protesters and marking the most significant challenge to the country's democracy since the 1980s.
South Korea: President Lifts Martial Law Amidst Widespread Opposition
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced the lifting of martial law, sparking immediate opposition from MPs and protesters and marking the most significant challenge to the country's democracy since the 1980s.
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South Korea Martial Law Declaration Sparks Regional Uncertainty
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's surprise declaration of martial law, swiftly reversed, sparked protests and raised concerns about the stability of the U.S.-South Korea alliance amid rising regional tensions, with potential implications for North Korea.
South Korea Martial Law Declaration Sparks Regional Uncertainty
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's surprise declaration of martial law, swiftly reversed, sparked protests and raised concerns about the stability of the U.S.-South Korea alliance amid rising regional tensions, with potential implications for North Korea.
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40% Bias Score
South Korean President Retracts State of Emergency After Political Power Grab
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared a state of emergency on October 26th, 2023, suspending parliament due to political opposition, but later retracted it following parliamentary action; an impeachment process is now underway.
South Korean President Retracts State of Emergency After Political Power Grab
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared a state of emergency on October 26th, 2023, suspending parliament due to political opposition, but later retracted it following parliamentary action; an impeachment process is now underway.
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40% Bias Score
South Korea President's Martial Law Declaration Overturned Amidst Impeachment Calls
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, citing North Korean threats and "anti-state forces," but the measure was overturned hours later following mass protests and a parliamentary vote, leading to calls for his impeachment.
South Korea President's Martial Law Declaration Overturned Amidst Impeachment Calls
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, citing North Korean threats and "anti-state forces," but the measure was overturned hours later following mass protests and a parliamentary vote, leading to calls for his impeachment.
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44% Bias Score
Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Aiding North Korea in Weapons Acquisition
A Chinese national living illegally in California pleaded guilty to helping North Korea obtain banned weapons and military technology for a planned attack on South Korea, receiving $2 million; authorities seized 50,000 rounds of ammunition, advanced chemical detection equipment, and anti-surveillanc...
Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Aiding North Korea in Weapons Acquisition
A Chinese national living illegally in California pleaded guilty to helping North Korea obtain banned weapons and military technology for a planned attack on South Korea, receiving $2 million; authorities seized 50,000 rounds of ammunition, advanced chemical detection equipment, and anti-surveillanc...
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South Korea President Declares, Then Revokes, Martial Law Amidst Political Crisis
On Tuesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, citing alleged pro-North Korean destabilization efforts, but the parliament unanimously revoked it six hours later due to widespread condemnation and the president's low approval rating of 20%.
South Korea President Declares, Then Revokes, Martial Law Amidst Political Crisis
On Tuesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, citing alleged pro-North Korean destabilization efforts, but the parliament unanimously revoked it six hours later due to widespread condemnation and the president's low approval rating of 20%.
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Impeachment Motion Filed Against South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
Six South Korean opposition parties submitted an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday for his unconstitutional declaration of martial law, which he later revoked after lawmakers clashed with troops attempting to prevent them from entering parliament to vote against it.
Impeachment Motion Filed Against South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
Six South Korean opposition parties submitted an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday for his unconstitutional declaration of martial law, which he later revoked after lawmakers clashed with troops attempting to prevent them from entering parliament to vote against it.
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44% Bias Score