'I knew the risks - that I could be shot': The South Koreans who stood up to president's martial law order
Thursday, 5 December 2024 () Kang Sun-Woo has hardly slept. The Democratic Party politician has been staying on the floor of the National Assembly in Seoul ever since the army stormed into it on Tuesday night.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces mounting pressure as police open a treason investigation following his controversial imposition of martial law. The move, which saw troops and helicopters deployed to Parliament, sparked widespread protests across the country. Lawmakers have called for his...
In a controversial moment during his trip to Angola, President Joe Biden dodged questions from reporters regarding his recent decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden. The pardon, covering Hunter’s actions over the past 11 years, has sparked significant political backlash, particularly from critics who point out the contradiction with Biden’s previous statements. Despite earlier promises not to intervene in Hunter's legal matters, Biden reversed his stance and granted the pardon. As reporters attempted to raise the issue during a meeting with Angolan President João Lourenço, Biden laughed off their questions, turning to the Angolan delegation and quipping, "Welcome to America." His refusal to address the matter has further fueled the controversy, casting a shadow over his final days in office.
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At the gates of the national assembly in Seoul, there was huge disappointment as the news hit that the president, who they wanted punished, had been saved by his.. Sky News
Protesters gathered outside the National Assembly in Seoul on Thursday, chanting slogans calling on South Korea's president to resign and for the ruling party to impeach him.
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The South Korean president has defended his martial law decree as act of governance and denied rebellion charges. Huffington Post Also reported by •Japan Today •Deutsche Welle •NPR •IndiaTimes •Zee News
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law U-turn has fueled speculation about his future. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, Yoon's ruling party leader... IndiaTimes Also reported by •Zee News
South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun resigned after allegedly suggesting martial law to President Yoon Suk Yeol. President Yoon declared martial law,... IndiaTimes