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South Korean president Yoon apologises for declaring martial law, saying he will not shirk responsibility

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A screen in Seoul shows footage of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivering an address to the nation on December 7, 2024 | Photo Credit: Getty Images South Korea’s president apologised Saturday (December 7, 2024) for public anxiety caused by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law earlier this week hours ahead of a…

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South Korea’s governing party head supports suspending President Yoon’s powers, making impeachment more likely

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South Korea’s ruling People Power Party leader Han Dong-hun, right, speaks during a press conference at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, on December 6, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP South Korea’s governing party chief expressed support Friday (December 6, 2024) for suspending the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial…

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South Korea’s Yoon replaces Defence Chief as parliament is poised to vote on his impeachment

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Protesters are blocked by police officers as they try to march to the presidential office after a candlelight vigil against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP South Korea’s President accepted the resignation of his Defence Minister on Thursday (December 5, 2024) as opposition…

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