South Korea’s president declares emergency martial law

South Korea’s President has declared martial law. Yoon Suk Yeol made the unexpected announcement in a late-night television … source
North Korea condemns South Korea as ‘fascist dictatorship’ after martial law scare

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). North Korea on Wednesday slammed South Korea as a “fascist dictatorship” in reaction to President Yun Seok-Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law. North Korea has remained silent for about […]
LIVE: View from Seoul after South Korean president declared martial law

Live from Seoul after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces. source
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office raided by police after martial law declaration, impeachment vote

South Korean police searched the office of President Yun Seok-Yeol on Wednesday, and one of his top officials attempted suicide, officials said, as an investigation into the U.S. ally's decision to declare martial law expanded last week. The raid marks a dramatic escalation in the investigation into Mr. Yun and top police and military officials […]
South Korea police raid President Yoon’s office over martial law declaration | South Korea

South Korean police raided President Yoon Seok-yeol's official residence over his role in last week's declaration of martial law. The move plunged Asia's fourth-largest economy into crisis and alarmed allies. According to South Korea's Yonhap news agency, Wednesday's raid, which was supported by other senior officials in the administration, indicates that Yoon's actions amount to […]
Cotton blocks federal shield law for journalists

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) blocked a federal shield law that would protect journalists from disclosing their sources and materials to the government. In the Senate on Tuesday, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sought unanimous consent to pass a bill to protect reporters from exploitative state spying known as the PRESS Act. Mr. Cotton disagreed. Cotton criticized […]
SCOTUS hears arguments in case that could reshape environmental law

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could reshape key environmental laws and determine the future of Western oil rail projects. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to review environmental impacts before making decisions and issue a “detailed statement” of their review. SCOTUS heard arguments in Seven Counties […]
South Korea Bans President from Leaving After Martial Law, Failed Impeachment

South Korea's Ministry of Justice on Monday banned President Yun Seok-Yeol from leaving the country. This is the result of a criminal investigation into treason against President Yun Seok-yue, who rebelled against the country's disturbing and bizarre decision to declare martial law last week. Yoon appeared on a broadcast on Tuesday night local time, asserting […]
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs bill prohibiting book bans into law

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed a bill Monday that bans public and school libraries in the state from banning books. The law would also implement protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law, according to . Associated Press. This makes New Jersey the latest state to enact a […]
SCOTUS Declines Hearing Appeal Challenging Hawaii Gun Licensing Law

The Guardian or Authority of the Law, created by sculptor James Earl Fraser, stands beside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on September 28, 2020. This week, it ranks No. 7 in the U.S. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images) OAN Staff Avril Elfie12:35 PM – Monday, December 9, 2024 The Supreme Court of the […]