The issue has become a major talking point for Yoon supporters who say his martial law declaration was justified, and now hope their concerns will resonate with Trump. “He could really help President Yoon,” said university professor Lee Ho-chung, adding that the audience for his English “Stop The Steal” poster was both Americans and Koreans. … Read more
While South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol has attracted notoriety for his stunning failed bid to impose martial law, there is another democracy in the region where the ruling party has been behaving with audacity. On December 20, Taiwan’s legislature became the scene of intense clashes between the ruling and opposition legislators, involving wrestling, kicking … Read more
Yoon was suspended from presidential powers after being impeached by parliament earlier this month over his decision to briefly impose martial law. Masked martial law troops equipped with rifles, body armour and night-vision equipment entered the parliament where they faced off with staffers who opposed them with fire extinguishers. The decree lasted just hours until … Read more
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“RESILIENCY OF DEMOCRACY” The South Korean government has meanwhile sought to project an air of business as usual. Acting president Han on Sunday held a call with US President Joe Biden, who underscored the strength of bilateral ties. The United States is a key treaty ally of Seoul’s, stationing around 28,000 troops in South Korea. … Read more
SEOUL: Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shared dark conspiracy theories and braved freezing weather in downtown Seoul on Saturday (Dec 14) ahead of an impeachment vote that could remove their leader from office. Opinion polls showed Friday that more than 75 percent of the South Korean public say Yoon must be impeached for … Read more
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol apologised to the nation in a short televised address on Saturday (Dec 7) ahead of a vote to impeach him for briefly imposing martial law. The speech is the embattled leader’s first public appearance since he rescinded the martial law order early on Wednesday just six hours after it was declared, after … Read more
The main opposition Democratic Party has scheduled an impeachment vote for Saturday evening, and the national police have launched an investigation into Yoon on claims of insurrection filed by an opposition party and activists. On Thursday, the ruling party said it was against impeachment, but Han suggested that stance may be shifting in light of … Read more
With most observers believing a leadership change is now inevitable, Ha said Yoon would most likely be removed from power through impeachment. “The court (proceedings) will last several months but I’m sure Yoon would not mind being engaged in prolonged legal battles,” he added, pointing to the lawyer-turned-president’s legal background. Yoon spent 27 years as … Read more
“We are watching the recent developments in the ROK with grave concern,” Campbell said, using the acronym for Republic of Korea. “We’re seeking to engage our (South Korean) counterparts at every level, both here and in Seoul.” Campbell said US President Joe Biden, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken were … Read more
