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US reiterates support for South Korea after impeachment of president

The United States reiterated its support for South Korea, an East Asian ally, and vowed to advance mutual interests after the country's President Yun Seok-yew was impeached by Congress. “The United States reiterates its support for the Republic of Korea (ROK), its people and democratic processes, and the rule of law. Our commitment to the […]

South Korea’s president impeached over brief martial law decree

South Korea's parliament voted early Saturday to impeach President Yoon Seok-yeol after a brief period of martial law plunged the country into a temporary political crisis. Motion to impeach Yun passed 204-85, Associated Press reported. With the passing of the impeachment resolution, presidential power will be handed over to South Korean Prime Minister Han Deok-soo […]

South Korea lawmakers vote to impeach president over martial law declaration

South Korean parliamentarians on Saturday voted to impeach President Yun Seok-yeol over the brief martial law he imposed earlier this month. Parliament passed the motion on Saturday by a vote of 204 to 85. Saturday's vote means that Yun's presidential powers and duties will be suspended after copies of the impeachment documents are delivered to […]

South Korea Tries Second Impeachment After President Defends Martial Law Decree

South Korea's leftist Democratic Party on Thursday formally filed an impeachment motion against conservative President Yoon Seok-yeol, the second such motion after the first one failed last weekend. The Democratic Party, along with several other minority parties, joined several other minority parties in rejecting Yun's decision following a dramatic series of events in which he […]

North Korea Finally Addresses South Korea Martial Law Drama: ‘Shocking’

North Korean state media on Wednesday referenced South Korea's martial law drama for the first time since Dec. 3, describing President Yun Seok-Yeol's actions as “shocking.” The report condemned Yoon as a “fascist dictator” and the South Korean soldiers who followed his orders as “gangsters.” North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) makes disparaging remarks […]