Martial Law, the Far Right, and Authoritarian Legacies in South Korea
Yoon Seok-yeol’s martial law attempt and its far-right supporters highlight the enduring power of authoritarian forces in South Korean politics. While public resistance led to his impeachment, the far-right’s deep institutional ties and growing influence continue to challenge the country’s democratic future.
One of the lawyers also criticized unproven claims of irregularities at the election commission, which Yoon cited as a factor ...
South Korea's acting leader ... in yellow jackets closely monitored the tense situation. Yoon declared martial law and deployed troops around the National Assembly on Dec. 3.
His detention ended a weekslong political standoff and hand-wringing over what South Korea should do with a leader who declared martial law last month, a move that threatened decades of hard ...
The martial law order, which Yoon Suk Yeol said was aimed ... and doubled down on claims the opposition was in league with South Korea's communist enemies. Supporters have raced to Seoul to ...
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South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been formally arrested, days after being apprehended at his ...
The fake truth hinders South Korea’s ability to overcome the political crisis from President Yoon’s actions.
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South Korea’s President was arrested and indicted after briefly imposing martial law in December. He also faces an ...
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