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Acting President caught in crossfire between opposition and ruling parties
Briefings

Acting President caught in crossfire between opposition and ruling parties

Veiled threats, opposition party’s demands and ruling party’s pressure leave Han Duck-soo in a precarious position

Acting President caught in crossfire between opposition and ruling parties
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 16, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol impeached as South Korea plunges into political uncertainty
Briefings

Yoon Suk-yeol impeached as South Korea plunges into political uncertainty

National Assembly votes to remove president after martial law fallout, with Constitutional Court set to decide his fate

Yoon Suk-yeol impeached as South Korea plunges into political uncertainty
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 14, 2024
How South Korea’s political crisis could reshape alliances and global standing
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

How South Korea’s political crisis could reshape alliances and global standing
John LeeJohn Lee December 13, 2024
Yoon defends martial law as South Korea’s political crisis deepens — Ep. 52
Podcast

Yoon defends martial law as South Korea’s political crisis deepens — Ep. 52

Korea Pro analyzes the president’s dramatic address and its implications for impeachment, governance and stability

Yoon defends martial law as South Korea’s political crisis deepens — Ep. 52
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 13, 2024
Cho Kuk sentenced as impeachment threat against Yoon enters critical stage
Briefings

Cho Kuk sentenced as impeachment threat against Yoon enters critical stage

Opposition remains intact after Cho’s removal, with impeachment proceedings likely to intensify political gridlock

Cho Kuk sentenced as impeachment threat against Yoon enters critical stage
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 13, 2024
Yoon fights for political survival with speech targeting legal and voter battles
Analysis

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

Yoon fights for political survival with speech targeting legal and voter battles
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim December 12, 2024
South Korea’s political crisis: Who’s who in martial law declaration fallout
Analysis

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

South Korea’s political crisis: Who’s who in martial law declaration fallout
Jack GreenbergJack Greenberg December 12, 2024
South Korea faces political crisis as ruling party blocks impeachment vote
Analysis

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

South Korea faces political crisis as ruling party blocks impeachment vote
Jumin LeeJumin Lee December 11, 2024
South Korea’s finance ministry pledges liquidity measures to calm market fears
Briefings

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

South Korea’s finance ministry pledges liquidity measures to calm market fears
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 11, 2024
Yoon’s martial law echoes authoritarian playbook but fails in modern Korea
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

Yoon’s martial law echoes authoritarian playbook but fails in modern Korea
Benjamin A. EngelBenjamin A. Engel December 10, 2024
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