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December 11, 2024
Analysis

Yoon’s martial law echoes authoritarian playbook but fails in modern Korea

Decades of democratic evolution and peaceful transitions prove fatal for Yoon Suk-yeol’s bid to suppress opposition

Benjamin A. EngelBenjamin A. EngelDecember 10, 2024

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Briefings

South Korea’s finance ministry pledges liquidity measures to calm market fears

South Korea’s finance ministry pledges liquidity measures to calm market fears

Opposition passes historic budget cuts, raising concerns over fiscal stability and investor confidence

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KOREA PRODecember 11, 2024
Briefings

South Korea holds supply chain talks with China amid domestic chaos

South Korea holds supply chain talks with China amid domestic chaos

South Korea moves to protect critical supply chains amid China’s export controls on US-bound materials

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KOREA PRODecember 10, 2024
Analysis

Martial law erodes trust in South Korea’s president and democratic institutions

Martial law erodes trust in South Korea’s president and democratic institutions

Experts warn of lasting damage to democratic norms as Yoon Suk-yeol faces mounting pressure to answer for his actions

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Joon Ha ParkDecember 9, 2024
Briefings

Yoon becomes first sitting South Korean president under treason investigation

Yoon becomes first sitting South Korean president under treason investigation

Unclear governance structure raises concerns over military control and economic stability

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KOREA PRODecember 9, 2024
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South Korea’s martial law crisis and its fallout — Ep. 51

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Briefings

Yoon Suk-yeol avoids impeachment for now, but faces rising political instability

Yoon Suk-yeol avoids impeachment for now, but faces rising political instability

Failed impeachment vote ensures prolonged conflict as opposition vows to retry amid public distrust of Yoon’s leadership

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KOREA PRODecember 7, 2024
Analysis

Yoon Suk-yeol’s fate uncertain as impeachment vote fails to move forward

Yoon Suk-yeol’s fate uncertain as impeachment vote fails to move forward

President blamed pro-North Korea forces for short-lived martial law but decision has thrown ROK government into chaos

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Jeongmin KimDecember 7, 2024
Opinion

Yoon’s martial law crisis exposes beltway think tank blind spots

Yoon’s martial law crisis exposes beltway think tank blind spots

D.C. experts’ muted response to Yoon’s anti-democratic actions reveals the limits of their critical independence

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Chad O'CarrollDecember 6, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s defense minister resigns as martial law fallout escalates

South Korea’s defense minister resigns as martial law fallout escalates

Kim Yong-hyun takes the blame for the crisis, but opposition calls for Yoon’s impeachment continue to grow

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KOREA PRODecember 6, 2024
Analysis

Timeline: The swift rise and fall of martial law in South Korea

Timeline: The swift rise and fall of martial law in South Korea

Yoon’s martial law sparks protests, opposition unity, accusations of undermining democracy and international concern

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Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha ParkDecember 5, 2024
Briefings

Yoon’s inner circle crumbles as resignations shake South Korea’s presidency

Yoon’s inner circle crumbles as resignations shake South Korea’s presidency

Senior officials offer to step down, leaving the president vulnerable to mounting political pressure

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KOREA PRODecember 5, 2024
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