South Korean defense minister resigns amid backlash over martial law move
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has accepted the resignation of his Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun amid growing criticism over the leader’s short-lived declaration of martial law. The defense ministry said South Korea’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia Choi Byung-hyuk has been nominated as the new minister.
South Korea martial law turmoil sparks international backlash
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who vowed to make his country a "global pivotal state", faced immediate international diplomatic fallout on Wednesday after his botched attempt to impose martial law.
Tourists in South Korea react to overnight political turmoil
South Korea’s main opposition party on Wednesday urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment, hours after Yoon ended short-lived martial law that prompted troops to encircle parliament before lawmakers voted to lift it.
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South Korean opposition parties have filed a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after his brief declaration of martial law.
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