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South Korean lawmakers approve special investigations into martial law and Yoon's wife

South Korea’s liberal-led legislature overwhelmingly passed bills Thursday to launch special investigations into former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived imposition of martial law in December and criminal allegations against his wife,

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South Koreans vote for new president after Yoon Suk Yeol's ouster over martial law

Pre-election surveys suggest Yoon Suk Yeol's liberal rival, Lee Jae-myung, appears headed for an easy win, riding a wave of public frustration in the wake of Yoon's martial law debacle.

The Des Moines Register · 5d

South Koreans vote in presidential election triggered by martial law crisis

South Koreans are voting in a snap presidential election, seeking to restore stability after six months of turmoil sparked by a shock martial law.

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Insurrection Act vs. martial law: What power applies to Trump’s April 20 deadline?

(Alex Brandon / AP) Social media posts have warned for more than a month that President Donald Trump will declare martial law April 20, which typically means suspending civil law while the ...

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Martial law caused a crisis in South Korea. Could it happen in the US?

The sudden decision by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to declare martial law on Tuesday made international news, bringing new attention to a controversial legal topic with a long history in ...

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South Korea's Martial Law: How the President's Plan Came Together and Fell Apart

The night of Dec. 3, President Yoon Suk Yeol stunned South Koreans when he declared martial law on television, reawakening dark memories of military rule. JTBC via Reuters JTBC via Reuters ...