South Korea's President Faces Crisis Amid Martial Law Controversy
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces insurrection charges after declaring martial law, leading to a national crisis. Investigations by police, prosecutors, and the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials have named Yoon a suspect, and he is under a travel ban. Key figures, including the former defense minister, have been arrested, and allegations suggest Yoon ordered force against political opponents. Despite protests and a failed impeachment motion, Yoon refuses to resign, while the opposition plans another impeachment attempt.
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- In South Korea, insurrection charges are closing in on the president NPR
- 'I will fight to the end': S Korea's Yoon defends martial law order BBC.com
- South Korea’s ex-defense minister attempts to take his own life as presidential office raided in martial law fallout CNN
- South Korea president defends martial law decree and vows to ‘fight to the end’ The Guardian
- South Korea’s crisis highlights both fragility and resilience, writes Wi Sung-lac The Economist
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