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PM Han overlooked as defense minister bypasses him on martial law declaration

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was completely unaware of President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration. This was because Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, a former upperclassman of President Yoon in high school, bypassed the prime minister and communicated directly with the president.

Dec 4, 2024By KTimes
PM Han overlooked as defense minister bypasses him on martial law declaration

Citizens outraged by martial law, support repeal motion, demand Yoon's impeachment

Thousands of citizens gathered in front of the National Assembly in Seoul on Tuesday night, expressing their anger over President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law.

Dec 4, 2024By KTimes
Citizens outraged by martial law, support repeal motion, demand Yoon's impeachment

National Assembly votes unanimously to repeal martial law

The National Assembly passed a resolution at around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, calling for the repeal of martial law. Lawmakers approved the resolution approximately two and a half hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration.

Dec 4, 2024By Anna J. Park
National Assembly votes unanimously to repeal martial law
  • South Korean president declares martial law claiming need to root out 'anti-state forces'
  • Yoon lifts martial law after parliamentary demand
  • Yoon's senior aides offer to resign en masse over martial law declaration
  • President faces impeachment after bungled martial law declaration

All schools to open as normal amid martial law declaration: education ministry

All schools and educational institutions will open and operate as usual across the country on Wednesday despite President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of emergency martial law.

Dec 4, 2024By Yonhap
All schools to open as normal amid martial law declaration: education ministry

Nat'l Assembly votes to demand lifting of martial law

The National Assembly voted Wednesday to demand President Yoon Suk Yeol lift emergency martial law.

Dec 4, 2024By Yonhap
Nat'l Assembly votes to demand lifting of martial law

South Korean president declares martial law claiming need to root out 'anti-state forces'

President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in an emergency press briefing late Tuesday night, claiming the urgent need to eradicate what he called "anti-state forces." The announcement stunned the nation, as many were taken by surprise by the sudden and drastic measure.

Dec 4, 2024By Anna J. Park
South Korean president declares martial law claiming need to root out 'anti-state forces'
  • Martial law troops enter National Assembly compound
  • Martial law command to establish press office, orders all officers to return to duty
  • National Assembly votes unanimously to repeal martial law
  • Yoon lifts martial law after parliamentary demand
  • President faces impeachment after bungled martial law declaration

Martial law troops enter National Assembly compound

Martial law troops entered the National Assembly compound and were attempting to enter the main parliamentary building Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law.

Dec 4, 2024By Yonhap
Martial law troops enter National Assembly compound
  • BREAKING South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of 'anti-state activities'
  • South Korean president declares martial law claiming need to root out 'anti-state forces'

South Korean news media placed under martial law

South Korea’s news media and publications have been placed under martial law following the enactment of emergency measures at 11 p.m., Tuesday.

Dec 4, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin
South Korean news media placed under martial law
  • BREAKING South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of 'anti-state activities'

US 'relieved' over Yoon's lifting of 'concerning' martial law declaration: White House

The United States is "relieved" that Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has changed course on his martial law declaration and respected the National Assembly's vote to end it, a White House official said Tuesday, stressing democracy is at the "foundation" of the bilateral alliance.

Dec 4, 2024By Yonhap
US 'relieved' over Yoon's lifting of 'concerning' martial law declaration: White House
  • BREAKING South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of 'anti-state activities'

Finance minister to convene emergency meeting on martial law declaration

Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will convene an emergency meeting with key economy-related officials Tuesday following the declaration of martial law.

Dec 3, 2024By Yonhap
Finance minister to convene emergency meeting on martial law declaration
  • BREAKING South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of 'anti-state activities'
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