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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

South Korea’s Justice Ministry imposes a travel ban on President Yoon over martial law

South Korea's Ministry of Justice on Monday banned President Yun Seok-Yeol from traveling abroad as authorities investigate him for sedition and other charges related to the brief martial law he imposed last week. Mr. Yoon's martial law order last Tuesday sent special forces into the streets of Seoul, plunging South Korea into political turmoil and […]