Lawmakers voted Saturday to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law. The motion held that Yoon’s declaration was unconstitutional and illegal because there were no signs of national emergency and because …
In South Korea, a Blueprint for Resisting Autocracy?
After President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered martial law, the legislature voted to impeach him. But it could take months to remove him from office, and uncertainties remain.
South Korea strives to address domestic, diplomatic perils after Yoon’s impeachment motion passage
One day after the impeachment motion against South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was passed, the ruling party of South Korea is striving to stabilize domestic politics while the government is making …
South Korea strives to address domestic, diplomatic perils after Yoon’s impeachment motion passage
One day after the impeachment motion against South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was passed, the ruling party of South Korea is striving to stabilize domestic politics while the government is making …
Live Q&A: How South Korea’s Martial Law Chaos Could Supercharge Change for Its Nation and Stock Market
Bloomberg reporters take your questions on South Korea’s latest political crisis and how it could supercharge change for the country’s conglomerates, starting with Korea Zinc …
The Impeachment of South Korea’s President, Explained
In its second attempt, the National Assembly moved to force President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. But the troubles for him and his country are far from over.
South Korea President Yoon impeached, finance ministry calls emergency meeting
In light of the political turmoil, South Korea’s Finance Ministry has announced an emergency meeting of economic ministers on Sunday afternoon. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok is set to discuss the …
South Korea President Yoon impeached, finance ministry calls emergency meeting
In light of the political turmoil, South Korea’s Finance Ministry has announced an emergency meeting of economic ministers on Sunday afternoon. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok is set to discuss the …
Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s acting president after Yoon impeachment?
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became South Korea’s acting president after Saturday’s impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, is a career technocrat whose wide-ranging experience and reputation for …
South Korea’s President Yoon impeached after failed attempt to impose martial law
The South Korean leader initially survived a first impeachment motion a week prior after allied lawmakers boycotted the vote.