Protests in South Korea continue as citizens demand President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment over his failed attempt to impose martial law, with accusations of undemocratic actions escalating.
Protests continue to rage across South Korea as citizens demand the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol following his controversial attempt to impose martial law. The crisis escalated after labor unions, notably the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), organized large rallies condemning President's decision, which they believe undermines democracy.
Many protesters are voicing their opposition by carrying slogans that describe the move as a betrayal of the country's democratic values.
Ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon disclosed that President Yoon had ordered the arrest of politicians labeled as “anti-state forces” during the period of martial law. These politicians were accused of attempting to destabilize the government. This revelation heightened tensions and intensified calls for his resignation.
South Korea’s special warfare commander, Kwak Jong-geun, publicly announced his refusal to follow any future orders for martial law. In a striking revelation, he also disclosed that the former defense minister had instructed the military to forcibly remove lawmakers who were preparing to vote against the martial law declaration.
President Yoon Suk-yeol's decree temporarily handed the military control, forbidding protests and political actions, accusing the opposition Democratic Party of sympathizing with North Korea and acting against the state.
The decree also responded to the party's push to impeach top prosecutors and reject the government’s budget proposal. The President’s actions caused an uproar, leading to a swift reversal of the martial law order within hours, although the political fallout is far from over.
As the protests continue to grow, the political crisis in South Korea remains unresolved, with pressure mounting on President Yoon to step down. The military’s involvement, alongside accusations of undemocratic actions, has sparked widespread concern about the future of South Korea's democracy.
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The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake has risen to 3,354, with 4,850 injured and 220 missing, according to state media. The grim figures emerge as the country struggles to cope with the aftermath of the quake amid a prolonged civil conflict.
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The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake has risen to 3,354, with 4,850 injured and 220 missing, according to state media. The grim figures emerge as the country struggles to cope with the aftermath of the quake amid a prolonged civil conflict.
.S. customs agents have started collecting President Donald Trump’s new unilateral 10% tariff on imports from many countries, marking a dramatic departure from the post–World War II system of mutually agreed tariff rates.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 5th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake has risen to 3,354, with 4,850 injured and 220 missing, according to state media. The grim figures emerge as the country struggles to cope with the aftermath of the quake amid a prolonged civil conflict.
.S. customs agents have started collecting President Donald Trump’s new unilateral 10% tariff on imports from many countries, marking a dramatic departure from the post–World War II system of mutually agreed tariff rates.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 5th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Los Angeles County has reached a $4 billion settlement to resolve thousands of sexual abuse claims from foster care and juvenile detention facilities, in what could become the largest deal of its kind.
Thousands of tons of waste have filled Cochabamba as residents block access to a landfill, protesting health risks and worsening sanitation.
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