South Korea opposition leader Lee Jae-Myung announces presidential bid after Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment – The Times of India

Former South Korean Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung (File photo) South Korea‘s opposition leader Lee Jae-myung announced his presidential candidacy on Thursday, claiming his commitment to address inequality and boost economic development.The presidential election is scheduled for June 3, following the impeachment confirmation of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, who had declared martial law…

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‘I am truly sorry’: South Korea’s Yoon after being removed from office – The Times of India

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, officially removing him from office and bringing his controversial tenure to an abrupt end.The ruling on Friday came after months of political turmoil following Yoon’s declaration of martial law, which triggered nationwide protests and a fierce political crisis.In a short statement after…

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Seoul under martial law: All political activity banned, says military – top developments – Times of India

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared “emergency martial law” on Tuesday, accusing opposition parties of destabilizing governance, sympathizing with North Korea, and threatening the nation’s constitutional order. This decision follows escalating political tensions between Yoon’s People Power Party and the opposition Democratic Party. What the…

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