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How developments unfolded from Dec. 3 martial law declaration to Dec. 12 address

Ahead of his abrupt national address on Thursday, President Yoon Suk Yeol told aides, "I will personally write my defense statement," demonstrating his resolve to counter legal challenges in defending his Dec. 3 martial law declaration, according to sources.

Dec 13, 2024By KTimes
How developments unfolded from Dec. 3 martial law declaration to Dec. 12 address

Yoon ordered police to 'round up' lawmakers during martial law, police chief claims

President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered police to "round up" all lawmakers when he invoked martial law last week, the chief of the National Police Agency (NPA) reportedly has told investigators.

Dec 13, 2024By Yonhap
Yoon ordered police to 'round up' lawmakers during martial law, police chief claims

Yoon requests parliamentary approval for Supreme Court appointment

President Yoon Suk Yeol has requested that the National Assembly approve his appointment of Ma Yong-ju as a new Supreme Court judge, parliamentary records showed Friday.

Dec 13, 2024By Yonhap
Yoon requests parliamentary approval for Supreme Court appointment

Opposition leader urges ruling party lawmakers to vote for Yoon's impeachment

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung urged ruling party lawmakers on Friday to vote in favor of a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed bid to impose martial law, saying that "history will remember" their decisions.

Dec 13, 2024By Yonhap
Opposition leader urges ruling party lawmakers to vote for Yoon's impeachment

Nat'l Assembly to question PM, ministers over martial law imposition

The National Assembly is set to hold a parliamentary session Friday to question the prime minister and other officials that attended a controversial Cabinet meeting shortly before President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law declaration.

Dec 13, 2024By Yonhap
Nat'l Assembly to question PM, ministers over martial law imposition

Police chief reportedly says Yoon called 6 times to order lawmakers' arrests

The chief of the National Police Agency (NPA) has reportedly said President Yoon Suk Yeol called him by phone six times to order the arrest of lawmakers during martial law operations last week, Yonhap News Agency learned Thursday.

Dec 13, 2024By Yonhap
Police chief reportedly says Yoon called 6 times to order lawmakers' arrests
  • Arrest warrants sought for top police officers

President justifies martial law, blames opposition for chaos

President Yoon Suk Yeol justified his short-lived martial law, calling it a decisive act of governance that is not subject to investigation or judicial review and does not amount to rebellion.

Dec 12, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo
President justifies martial law, blames opposition for chaos

Ruling party chief supports impeaching president

Han Dong-hoon, leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), expressed support, Thursday, for impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law declaration, saying that removing him is the only viable option left to restore political stability in the face of the defiant president.

Dec 12, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Ruling party chief supports impeaching president

Ruling party elects president's confidant as new floor leader amid martial law turmoil

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) elected Rep. Kweon Seong-dong, a key confidant of President Yoon Suk Yeol, as its new floor leader on Thursday, despite growing calls nationwide for Yoon’s impeachment.

Dec 12, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Ruling party elects president's confidant as new floor leader amid martial law turmoil

Yoon's election fraud obsession sparks political turmoil

Koreans watched TV in utter disbelief when President Yoon Suk Yeol unexpectedly declared martial law during a televised address late on the night of Dec. 3.

Dec 12, 2024By Kang Hyun-kyung
Yoon's election fraud obsession sparks political turmoil
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