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

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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

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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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South Korean prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law – The Times of India

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South Korean prosecutors on Sunday indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol in connection with his controversial imposition of martial law, according to Yonhap news agency.The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office has charged Yoon with rebellion in connection with his December 3 decree, which plunged the nation into political turmoil. While other South Korean media outlets…

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South Korean court orders formal arrest of impeached President Yoon – The Times of India

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Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s impeached president, was formally arrested early Sunday, days after being apprehended at his presidential compound in Seoul, reported news agency AP.Yeol faces possible imprisonment over his short-lived declaration of martial law last month.The South Korean President’s arrest could mark the beginning of an extended period in custody for him, lasting…

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Impeached South Korean President Yoon to appear in court for hearing after arrest over martial law: Lawyers – The Times of India

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South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol (File photo) South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol will appear at a hearing in a Seoul court on Saturday to oppose his formal arrest over last month’s imposition of martial law, according to his lawyers.Yoon, detained since Wednesday following a large-scale police operation at his home, could…

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‘Martial law is not a crime’: South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after arrest – Times of India

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South Korea‘s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol asserted on Wednesday that “martial law is not a crime,” defending his brief implementation of martial law as a legitimate governmental action.Following his questioning by investigators regarding insurrection charges linked to his December 3 martial law decree, Yoon took to Facebook to restate his position, Yonhap News Agency…

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South Korea arrests ex-defense minister Kim Yong-Hyun in treason charges over martial law – Times of India

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South Korean prosecutors on Sunday arrested former defence minister Kim Yong-Hyun amid a probe into alleged treason following President Yoon Suk Yeol implemented martial law, according to Yonhap News Agency.Kim, who stepped down on Wednesday, was considered instrumental in Tuesday’s temporary martial law implementation. According to a high-ranking military official and opposition members’ impeachment documents,…

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What helped South Korean President survive impeachment after martial law controversy – Times of India

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol‘s attempt to declare martial law this week on Tuesday resulted in an impeachment motion against him which, in turn, failed miserably on Saturday. The motion, which came just days after Yoon’s controversial declaration, did not gather enough votes, and his ruling party’s members boycotted the vote, preventing it from…

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