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South Korean Court Removes President Yoon Over Martial Law

Apr 4, 2025

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, officially removing him from office over his unlawful declaration of martial law. The court ruled that Yoon violated democratic…

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South Korean Lawmakers Stage Hunger Strike Against Yoon

Mar 11, 2025

Opposition lawmakers in South Korea have launched a hunger strike demanding the Constitutional Court remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office after his powers were suspended following a martial law declaration. Lawmakers from the…

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South Korean President Yoon Released After 52 Days

Mar 8, 2025

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was arrested due to the martial law he declared, was released after the court accepted his appeal on the grounds that his detention was illegal. "I am grateful for the courage and determination…

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South Korean President Yoon Faces Sedition Trial

Feb 20, 2025

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court for the first hearing of his sedition trial, despite not being required to attend. The case is linked to the martial law crisis that led to his suspension. The brief 13-minute…

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South Korean President Defends Actions at Impeachment Hearing

Jan 21, 2025

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his actions during an impeachment hearing at the Constitutional Court, rejecting charges of rebellion and abuse of power. Addressing the court, Yoon emphasized his commitment to…

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Impeachment Hearing for South Korean President Yoon Lasts 4 Minutes

Jan 14, 2025

The Constitutional Court of South Korea held the first hearing of the impeachment trial against suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. During the brief four-minute session, Yoon's request to remove Judge Chung Kye-sun from the case was…

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South Korea Suspends Arrest Warrant for President Yoon

Jan 3, 2025

South Korea's Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) announced it has suspended executing an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol due to tensions with the Presidential Security Service (PSS) and safety concerns. The CIO cited…

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South Koreans Celebrate Yoon’s Impeachment

Dec 14, 2024

South Koreans celebrated the passing of the opposition's impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol, who previously declared martial law on the grounds that "the opposition is carrying out activities against the state," in front of…

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South Korean Assembly Approves Arrest Bill for Top Officials

Dec 10, 2024

The South Korean National Assembly approved a bill seeking the arrest of eight high-ranking officials, including President Yoon Suk Yeol, over the controversial martial law decision. The martial law, declared by Yoon and lifted after six…

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South Korean Opposition Submits Motion to Impeach President Yoon

Dec 4, 2024

The main opposition Democratic Party and five other parties in South Korea have submitted a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yoon, who declared martial law on the grounds that "the opposition is carrying out activities against the…

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