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S Korean lawmakers to decide whether to impeach Prez over martial law bid

South Korean lawmakers on Saturday began meeting to vote on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, as protests grew nationwide calling for his removal. They gathered in the National Assembly hours after Yoon issued a public apology over the move, saying he won't shirk legal or political responsibility for the declaration and promising not to make another attempt to impose martial law. In a brief televised address, Yoon said he would leave it to his party to chart a course through the country's political turmoil, including matters related to my term in office." The declaration of this martial law was made out of my desperation. But in the course of its implementation, it caused anxiety and inconveniences to the public. I feel very sorry over that and truly apologize to the people who must have been shocked a lot, Yoon said. Since taking office in 2022, Yoon, a conservative, has struggled to push his agenda through an ...

South Korea's Prez apologises, vows accountability for martial law attempt

South Korea's president apologised on Saturday for public anxiety caused by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law earlier this week, and said he would leave it to his conservative political party to chart a course through the turmoil left in its aftermath including matters related to my term in office", hours ahead of a parliamentary vote on impeaching him. Yoon said in a brief televised address on Saturday morning he won't shirk legal or political responsibility for the declaration and promised not to make another attempt to impose it, adding that he's truly sorry for causing public anxiety and inconvenience with his declaration of martial law earlier this week. South Korean lawmakers are set to vote later Saturday on impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, as protests grew nationwide calling for his removal. It wasn't immediately clear whether the motion submitted by opposition lawmakers would get the two-thirds majority ...

All you need to know about martial law, effort to impeach S Korea's prez

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing possible impeachment for sending heavily armed soldiers into Seoul's streets with a baffling declaration of martial law that reminded many of the country's past military-backed dictatorships. Lawmakers began impeachment proceedings against Yoon just hours after parliament unanimously voted to cancel martial law, forcing the president to lift his order about six hours after it began. Opposition parties are pushing for a vote on Saturday on the impeachment motion, which needs support from two-thirds of the National Assembly to advance to the Constitutional Court, which would decide whether to remove Yoon from office. In a surprising turnaround, the head of Yoon's governing party expressed support for suspending the president's powers, making Yoon's impeachment more likely. Here's what to know about the situation: Will Yoon be impeached? Opposition parties are pushing for a parliamentary vote on Yoon's impeachment on Saturday, calling hi

South Korea's Prez replaces defence chief as parliament set to impeach him

South Korea's president accepted the resignation of his defense minister Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning yet short-lived imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streets. The main opposition Democratic Party and other small opposition parties submitted a joint motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday over his martial law declaration the previous night. Martial law lasted about six hours, as the National Assembly quickly voted to overrule the president, forcing his Cabinet to lift it before daybreak Wednesday. On Thursday, Yoon replaced Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun with Choi Byung Hyuk, a retired four-star general who is South Korea's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Yoon's office said. It didn't provide any further comments by Yoon. He hasn't made any public appearances since he announced in a televised address that his government was lifting the martial law declaration. The opposition parties earlier ...

How South Korea's constitution empowered Parliament to overturn martial law

Article 77 of South Korea's Constitution grants the president the authority to impose martial law during severe national emergencies. But lawmakers can repeal it through a parliamentary vote

Explained: South Korea in turmoil as President Yoon faces backlash over martial law attempt

In a major turn of events, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on December 3, only to revoke it later. However, the President now faces the threat of impeachment.

Martial law explained: Meaning, global cases, and the S Korean controversy

What is martial law and how has it been implemented across the globe during times of emergencies? Let's find out

South Korea faces global backlash after President Yoon's martial law decree

The martial law declaration cast doubts over a possible visit next week by the U.S. defense secretary. Japanese media reported he was due to meet South Korean and Japanese counterparts as part

South Korea's martial law saga: From Rhee to Yoon, a legacy of power crises

Declaring martial law during crises or to assert political control has a history in South Korea, used repeatedly by successive regimes over the years

South Korea's presidential history: Martial law, coups, and corruption

South Korea declares martial law: The troubled history of its presidents reveals a legacy of authoritarian regimes, political turmoil, and the transition to democracy

S Korea's Oppn urges Yoon to resign or face impeachment over martial law

President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration was a clear violation of the constitution

South Korea rushes to stabilise markets after Prez Yoon's martial law bid

The BOK said it will start special repo operations from Wednesday for local financial institutions to support smooth market functioning

South Korea's midnight martial law: A dramatic move reversed in hours

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced the first martial law in over 40 years, reversing it hours later following a Parliamentary vote

Pak army denies imposing martial law in country amid reports of disunity

This comes after an almost four-day political turmoil erupted due to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan's arrest, in which army's installations were also targeted

Ukrainian Parliament votes to extend martial law for 30 days until May 25

The presidential proposal on the prolongation of the martial law was supported by 300 lawmakers in the 450-seat assembly, Xinhua news agency reported, citing Zheleznyak's statement on Telegram

Putin denies rumours Russia was going to declare martial law

A senior Ukrainian official earlier this week claimed its foreign intelligence service had learned that Putin might "preventively" declare martial law in Russia on Friday

Martial law imposed in parts of Myanmar city as deaths rise post crackdown

Myanmar's ruling junta has declared martial law in parts of the country's largest city as security forces killed more protesters in an increasingly lethal crackdown

China declares martial law in Baoding, Covid-19 cluster detected in Beijing

According to the statement, a high degree of vigilance is required, given the fact that Baoding is located next to Beijing and there is an intense movement of goods and people between the cities

Fake news photos justifying return of martial law to Philippines

Concerns about the law relate to country's bitter experience during Marcos dictatorship in 1970s