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Inside South Korea's Failed Martial Law Attempt

Reuters on MSN · 18m

From decree to defeat: Inside South Korea's failed martial law attempt

By Hyonhee Shin, Cynthia Kim, Ju-min Park, Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL (Reuters) -At his confirmation hearing three months ago, South Korea's defence minister Kim Yong-hyun rejected accusations from the opposition that he wanted to impose martial law.

CNN on MSN · 2h

South Korea martial law ‘a painful reminder of how easily democracy can be threatened,’ protesters say

Candle-lit vigils and rallies were held across South Korea on Wednesday, a nation outraged and frustrated by the president’s surprise declaration of martial law the night before called for his resignation.

South Korea's History of Martial Law Revealed in Dramatic Pictures

During South Korea's decades under autocratic governments and military rule, martial law was a common response to political instability.

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For Some Koreans, Martial Law Brought Back Frightening Memories

I immediately thought of 1980, and the fear and desperation we felt,” said a 60-year-old lawmaker who lived through the ...

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South Korean President Yoon’s martial law declaration raises questions over his political future

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning martial law declaration lasted just hours, but experts say it raised serious questions ...

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