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Opposition Leader Climbs Fence To Enter Parliament During Martial Law

Opposition leader's dramatic entry into parliament during martial law vote sparks political turmoil in South Korea.

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South Korean President Pressed To Resign Over Martial Law Bid

Yoon's shock bid to impose South Korea's first martial law in over four decades plunged the country into the deepest turmoil in its modern democratic history and caught its close allies around the world off guard.

International Business Times

South Korea had martial law for 6 hours. Why did this happen and what can we expect now?

On Tuesday night, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sent shockwaves through the world by declaring martial law in the country.

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Why Did South Korea Declare Martial Law & Reverse It 3 Hours Later? Your 3-Min Explainer

President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night, but surprisingly reversed the decision just hours later. So, what happens next?

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South Korea Avoids a Return to the Bad Old Days

President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to go down a path trodden by past South Korean military dictators. The Korean people wouldn’t let him.

Reason

South Korea’s President Yoon says he will lift martial law

Decision comes after parliament votes to reject his martial law declaration and cabinet approves reversal of decision.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s president lifts martial law in the face of united opposition

Rightwing president backs down after most serious challenge to country’s democracy since 1980s

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After South Korea’s President Declared Martial Law, Parliament Rejected It—Here’s What It Means

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Who is Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee? Former president avoids death penalty but faces life in prison

The impeached president narrowly avoided the death penalty after declaring martial law in a high-profile case that’s dominated South Korean politics

Evening Standard

South Korea martial law: How did we get here?

The surprising move comes as President Yoon Suk Yeol popularity in recent polls plummeted.

Al Jazeera

Rep. Andy Kim finds ‘shell shock’ among South Korean contacts over martial law - Roll Call

Rep. Andy Kim, who is moving to the Senate next year, spent Tuesday reaching out to South Korean contacts on martial law declaration.

Roll Call

South Korean Parliament Blocks President's Martial Law Decree

South Korea's parliament unites to block President Yoon's martial law decree, upholding democracy and checks and balances.

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What Is Martial Law: South Korean President Vows to 'Eradicate Shameless Pro-North Anti-State Forces'

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law, citing threats from pro-North Korean sympathisers and opposition forces.

International Business Times UK

South Korea Implements Martial Law Decree

South Korea's martial law decree imposes strict restrictions on political activities to maintain social order and stability.

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South Korean Parliament Clashes With Authorities Over Martial Law

Tensions escalate in South Korea as lawmakers clash over martial law at the National Assembly in Seoul.

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France Faces Political Turmoil As Government Faces No-Confidence Vote

France's minority government faces collapse amid a no-confidence vote, stirring political turmoil and financial concerns.

International Business Times

South Korea President Declares Emergency Martial Law

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared emergency martial law, accusing the opposition of being "anti-state forces intent on overthrowing the regime" amid parliamentary wrangling over a budget bill.

International Business Times

French PM Risks Tumbling In Hostile Parliament Vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile National Assembly as his government presents Monday a social security financing plan that has the opposition up in arms.

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Vietnam To Build $67 Bn High-speed Railway

Vietnam said Saturday that it will build a $67 billion high-speed railway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, in a much-needed boost to infrastructure that is expected to drive growth and enhance its reputation among foreign investors.

Radio France Internationale

France marks 50 years since journey to decriminalise abortion began

Fifty years ago the French parliament passed a groundbreaking bill that would eventually decriminalise abortion, championed by health minister Simone Veil, amidst intense opposition.

Radio France Internationale

French lawmakers reject Mercosur free trade deal as farmers continue protests

France’s Senate has voted to reject the Mercosur free trade agreement between the European Union and South American countries, following a similar vote in the National Assembly, as farmers continue to protest against a deal they say would bring unfair competition.

Radio France Internationale

French government still shaky as lawmakers compromise on budget bill

A commission of Senators and members of the National Assembly have hashed out a compromise 2025 budget that, if passed by the both full assemblies, could avoid the government having to force the bill through without a vote. But far right and leftist lawmakers, who disagree with many of the…

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Imran Khan supporters in showdown with Pakistan forces: What we know

Violent clashes continue in Islamabad as security forces use tear gas, rubber bullets to disperse advancing protesters.

Al Jazeera

Kenya Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua impeached: Why it matters

Two years after taking office, Gachagua fell out with President Ruto, leading to his ouster from office.

Radio France Internationale

French government to table new immigration law in early 2025

The French government wants to adopt a new immigration law in 2025, just one year after the previous bill split the majority in the National Assembly. It would be the 33rd immigration law in 44 years.

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