Domestic Politics
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
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
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
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
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 becomes first sitting South Korean president under treason investigation
Unclear governance structure raises concerns over military control and economic stability
December 9, 2024
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
December 7, 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
