Korea Joongang Daily
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Prime minister, PPP leader float Yoon 'early' exit plan to stabilize state affairs

Political tensions escalated further after the dismissal of President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment vote, as Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and People Power Party (PPP) leader Han Dong-hoon delivered a joint public address on Sunday.

2024-12-08

Despite PPP walkout, DP determined to continue impeachment push

President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly avoided impeachment on Saturday as the motion against him was dismissed in the National Assembly following a walkout by most members of his People Power Party (PPP).

2024-12-08

Diplomatic ties, industry in turmoil as nation yet to stabilize after martial law

The dismissal of the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol has done little to stabilize Korea’s political landscape but raised concerns around the nation’s waning diplomatic leverage.

2024-12-08

Yoon to be investigated for alleged treason, power abuse in martial law probe

Prosecutors said Sunday they have opened a case against President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of treason and abuse of power regarding his short-lived attempt to declare martial law last week.

2024-12-08

'We will gather again': Protesters at Assembly unfazed by impeachment vote result

Feverish shouts from people of all ages and the clattering of drums echoed amid spirited chants as some 100,000 protesters gathered in front of the National Assembly complex on Saturday.

2024-12-08

Crossing the party line: The 3 PPP lawmakers who took part in the impeachment vote

Three conservative People Power Party (PPP) lawmakers — Ahn Cheol-soo, Kim Yea-ji and Kim Sang-wook — voted in the impeachment motion on President Yoon Suk Yeol Saturday, despite most of their party participating in a walkout.

2024-12-08

Counterintelligence command officials suspended from duties for alleged role in martial law

Brig. Gen. Jeong Seong-woo, chief of the First Division at the Defense Counterintelligence Command, and Brig. Gen. Kim Dae-woo, chief of the command’s investigation unit, have been suspended.

2024-12-08

Trump's new world order unlikely to punish Korea, insiders say

Officials in diplomatic circles in the U.S. capital do not believe U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will shred joint measures with South Korea that are mutually beneficial.

2024-12-08

Prime minister promises support as nation deals with martial law aftermath

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Sunday morning promised his full support to swiftly help the nation recover in the aftermath of martial law, noting there should not be any vacuum in state governance.

2024-12-08

Prosecution arrests ex-defense minister in treason probe

At the time martial law was imposed late Tuesday evening, Kim was serving as the defense minister. His resignation was formally processed on Thursday.

2024-12-08