South Korea’s Democracy Is Broken
The country’s martial law fiasco is a stark warning for democracies everywhere about what happens when political polarization ...
How South Korea’s Democracy Prevailed Over a Reckless Leader
The rise and fall of Yoon Suk Yeol exposed a vulnerability in South Korean democracy, but also a resilience. Its people were ...
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A Win for Democracy in South Korea
From the daily newsletter: the country’s President was effectively removed from office after a court upheld his impeachment.
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In unanimous court decision, South Korea’s president is ousted
A large crowd of protesters erupted in cheers when the announcement came from South Korea's Constitutional Court. All eight ...
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U.N. chief voices 'full' confidence in S. Korea's commitment to democratic principles after Yoon's ouster
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres has expressed "full" confidence in South Korea's commitment to democratic principles, ...
Race for South Korea’s Next Leader Starts With Dismissal of President
Yoon Suk Yeol’s ouster triggers a snap vote within 60 days to elect a new leader who will face major challenges on trade, U.S ...
South Koreans are still puzzling over why their leader declared martial law
Dancing and consoling hugs. Wild whoops and anguished screams. Tears, both of joy and rage. Reaction to the court verdict ousting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol from office ...
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In a unanimous court decision, South Korea’s president is ousted
A large crowd of protesters erupted in cheers when the announcement came from South Korea’s Constitutional Court. All eight of the judges on the court agreed that Yoon Suk-yeol had “violated the basic ...
A look at the turbulent life of the South Korean leader who has been ousted over martial law
Yoon Suk Yeol’s political rise was fast: the former star prosecutor clinched South Korea’s presidency only a year after he ...
South Korea’s Constitutional Court removes President Yoon Suk Yeol from office
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law and had special forces storm the National Assembly, is removed ...