Analysis
Turf war between rival agencies threatens Yoon impeachment investigation
A surprise agreement aims to resolve chaos, but doubts remain about its ability to overcome deep-rooted rivalries
December 18, 2024
What’s at stake in South Korea’s impeachment trial of Yoon Suk-yeol
Constitutional Court’s decision will have major implications for executive power and trust in democratic institutions
December 16, 2024
How South Korea’s political crisis could reshape alliances and global standing
Military morale, economic priorities and foreign policy hang in balance as Yoon faces impeachment over martial law
December 13, 2024
Yoon fights for political survival with speech targeting legal and voter battles
The president argues his martial law declaration was a safeguard, not an attempt to disrupt constitutional order
December 12, 2024
South Korea’s political crisis: Who’s who in martial law declaration fallout
Key figures across military, intelligence and police face consequences as opposition pushes for president's impeachment
December 12, 2024
South Korea faces political crisis as ruling party blocks impeachment vote
The PPP’s gamble on delaying impeachment raises fears of democratic backsliding and public trust erosion
December 11, 2024
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
December 10, 2024
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
December 9, 2024
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
December 7, 2024
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
December 5, 2024
