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South Korea: Calls for resignations after martial law bid

Deutsche Welle Wednesday, 4 December 2024 ()
After the drama of Tuesday night, calls quickly grew on Wednesday for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign. His short-lived bid to impose martial law has also had diplomatic and financial consequences.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing calls to resign after his short-lived attempt to impose martial law was voted down by lawmakers. Yoon's actions have brought thousands of people to the streets in protest.

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