South Korea ex-minister's lawyers defend martial law as Yoon faces impeachment trial
Ex-Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun is likely to be the first to face indictment on the accusation of being a central figure in President Yoon's surprise martial law declaration on Dec. 3.
A look at the whirlwind events that led to the impeachment of South Korea’s president
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law decree in fiery comments made ahead of a second impeachment attempt and growing investigations into whether his short-lived power grab amounted to a rebellion.
The Impeachment of South Korea’s President, Explained
In its second attempt, the National Assembly moved to force President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. But the troubles for him and his country are far from over.
South Korea's opposition party vows to impeach acting president
South Korea’s main opposition party said Tuesday it will seek to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo after he missed an opposition-set deadline to approve independent investigations into impeached Pres
Explainer-South Korea's Constitutional Court to decide impeached president's fate
By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's Constitutional Court will hold its first hearing on Friday in the case of President Yoon Suk Yeol, after parliament impeached him over his short-lived martial law decree on Dec.
South Korea’s Yoon Skips Questioning Again Over Martial Law
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol again declined to appear for questioning by investigators over his martial law declaration as the embattled leader seeks to first defend himself at an impeachment trial.
South Korea's Yoon defies second agency summons over martial law
South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol did not respond on Wednesday to a second summons by anti-corruption authorities who, along with prosecutors, are investigating his short-lived martial law decree issued early this month.
South Korea’s political tumult continues as opposition vows to impeach acting president
South Korea’s main liberal opposition party said Tuesday it will seek to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo, as Seoul grapples with the turmoil set off when impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol made a short-lived declaration of martial law.
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Consultative body for post-impeachment stability faces delays
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South Korea Opposition Targets Acting President With Impeachment
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Philippine VP Duterte’s US$10 million snack-name scandal: a recipe for impeachment?
Complaints over confidential funds given to individuals seemingly using aliases derived from food brands fuel calls for ...
A president facing both impeachment and an insurrection probe – what’s next for Yoon Suk Yeol?
The vote by South Korea’s parliament to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday marked the culmination of a stunning ...
Philippines VP Sara Duterte Faces Third Impeachment Complaint
A third impeachment complaint was filed against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, raising the political ...
As South Korean court takes up president's impeachment, ruling party leader resigns
SEOUL -- As South Korea's Constitutional Court began the process of reviewing the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, the ...
AP PHOTOS: K-pop light sticks take over protests that fueled impeachment of South Korea’s president
K-pop light sticks, Christmas lights and even Santa Claus outfits have taken over daily protests demanding the ouster of ...
Nixon’s official acts against his enemies list led to a bipartisan impeachment effort
The Nixon administration’s enemies list inspired bipartisan revulsion. Its purpose was, in the immortal words of President ...