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South Korean Assembly Votes to Invalidate Martial Law as Soldiers Break In

Lawmakers from South Korea's opposition Democratic Party (Democratic Progressive Party) managed to defy a blockade of the National Assembly headquarters at around 1 a.m. local time as armed soldiers breached the building, prompting President Yoon Seok-yul to declare martial law. filed a motion to quash. The windows of the building were removed and moved to […]

South Korean President Declares Martial Law, Citing Threats Of ‘Anti-State Activities’

In this handout image provided by the South Korean presidential office, South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol speaks during the declaration of emergency martial law at the presidential palace in Seoul, South Korea, on December 3, 2024. President Yun Seok-yeol declared emergency martial law on Tuesday, accusing the rebels of “anti-national activities that are plotting rebellion.” […]

South Korea Declares Martial Law to Foil ‘Subversive Anti-State Elements’

South Korean leader Yoon Seok-yeol shocked the world on Tuesday morning when he declared “emergency martial law” on the grounds that “destructive anti-national elements” in the opposition were interfering with his policies. Martial law has not been declared in South Korea since it emerged from military dictatorship in the 1980s. Yun said, “I will declare […]

South Korean parliament reverses President Yoon’s martial law declaration

South Korea's parliament on Tuesday rescinded President Yun Seok-Yeol's sudden declaration of martial law, hours after she claimed in a late-night television broadcast that she would eradicate “shameless pro-North Korea anti-national forces.” In the country. South Korean President Yun Seok-Yeol delivers a speech declaring martial law in Seoul, South Korea on December 3, 2024. via […]

South Korean president declares martial law in move against opposition party

South Korean President Yun Seok-Yeol on Tuesday condemned the rebels' “anti-national” activities and declared martial law. In an unannounced speech broadcast live late at night on YTN, Yoon said he had no choice but to take drastic measures to protect South Korea's freedom and constitutional order. He said the opposition was holding the parliamentary process […]

Belgium Introduces Historic Law Granting Sex Workers Maternity Pay And Pensions

Aerial drone photo showing the Belgian flag on the gravity arch dam “Barrage de la Gilleppe” on the Gilleppe River in Jarhay, Liege, Thursday, September 1, 2022 (Photo by: ERIC LALMAND/BELGA MAG/ AFP, Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers11:47am – Monday, December 2, 2024 Belgian sex workers will receive pensions, maternity benefits, health insurance and […]