Analysis
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
South Korea grapples with fallout from president’s martial law declaration
Yoon Suk-yeol’s actions have sparked far-reaching national crisis, heightening uncertainty as he faces impeachment
December 4, 2024
Ukraine’s arms request puts South Korea in a diplomatic and logistical dilemma
Production limits, ethical concerns and Trump’s return complicate Seoul’s response to Kyiv’s urgent requests
December 3, 2024
