In December 2024, South Korea witnessed an extraordinary suspension of democratic norms when President Yoon Suk Yeol enacted martial law, citing imminent national security threats and allegations ...

SEOUL - It seemed far-fetched this summer when some opposition lawmakers here began warning that South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol might declare martial law. Some said it was just a gut feeling.

SEOUL — It seemed far-fetched this summer when some opposition lawmakers here began warning that South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol might declare martial law. Some said it was just a gut feeling.

Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik’s adherence to constitutional procedure was key in overturning the president’s martial law decree and making troops stand down. South Korea's National Assembly ...

During the Chinese Nationalist Party’s (KMT) rule in Taiwan, martial law was implemented for 38 years without the Legislative Yuan’s approval or following proper procedures, setting a world record for ...

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 ...

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 ...

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has defied a summons to appear for questioning over his short-lived declaration of martial law for the second time in a week. Yoon did not appear for ...

A retired intelligence chief arrested in connection with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s failed martial law bid has come under the spotlight over allegations that he was also a fortune ...

His impeachment follows his sudden declaration of martial law on December 3, a move he was forced to withdraw in a few hours after the Parliament voted it down. Mr Yoon’s Presidential powers ...

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Romina is no longer directly affecting Kalayaan Islands, prompting the lifting of all Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals, the state weather bureau said on ...

Gen. Park An-su, the commander of short-lived martial law in South Korea, was arrested on Tuesday, becoming the fifth person to be taken into custody. Park is the army chief of staff who served as ...