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South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol Lifts Martial Law Declaration After Parliament Rejection

South Korea's President announced to lift Martial Law declaration. Considering the situation, it was unconstitutional and shouldn’t have been imposed in the first place. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol had declared martial law late Tuesday, December 3 pledging to eliminate what he described as “anti-state” elements. This move came...

South Korea Martial Law: What Is Allowed For Citizens And What Is Not? Everything Explained

On December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law across the nation, the first such measure in nearly 50 years. The announcement was made at 10 p.m. local time, with martial law officially taking effect an hour later at 11 p.m. Martial law places the country...

US President Joe Biden Declines To Weigh In On Martial Law Declaration In South Korea: Just Getting Briefed On It

U.S. President Joe Biden refrained from commenting extensively on the unfolding situation in South Korea, where lawmakers overturned President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration. Speaking at the National Museum of Slavery in Angola, Biden said, “I’m just getting briefed on it,” indicating he had not yet received detailed information....

South Korea Pledges $1.9 Billion In Loan To Philippines During Yoon Suk Yeol’s Visit

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr agreed on Monday to enhance their defence cooperation as the two countries upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership amid growing regional security concerns. During discussions at the Philippine presidential palace, the two leaders addressed various issues, including...