South Korea Lurches From One Political Crisis to Another

In five months, the country has had three acting presidents after the leader who imposed martial law was impeached. And now doubts cloud the coming election.

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South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-Soo Resigns

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has been mulling whether to run for election, while the main opposition candidate and front-runner suffered a setback in court.

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South Korea Sets New Presidential Election for June 3

Polls show the main opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, is the front-runner to replace Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office for declaring martial law.

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How ​South Korea’s Democracy Prevailed Over a Reckless Leader

The rise and fall of Yoon Suk Yeol exposed a vulnerability in South Korean democracy, but also a resilience. Its people were always ready to fight for it.

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What Is Next for Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s Ousted President?

South Korea’s former president still faces criminal charges of leading an insurrection when he declared martial law. If found guilty, he could be imprisoned for life.

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Celebrations as South Korean Court Removes Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

The country’s Constitutional Court formally ended the presidency of Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law, ending months of turmoil. But the country remains deeply divided.

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What to Know About South Korea President Yoon’s Impeachment Over Martial Law

The country’s Constitutional Court on Friday upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, removing him from office four months after his short-lived imposition of martial law.

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Seoul Reacts As Impeached President Yoon Is Removed from Office

Still, after four months of political uncertainty, many people expressed apprehension about what lies ahead for the country.

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Protesters Amass in Seoul Ahead of Court Ruling on South Korea’s Yoon

More than 14,000 police officers have been deployed ahead of Friday’s decision by the Constitutional Court in the impeachment case of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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South Korea’s President Will Learn His Fate on Friday

The Constitutional Court will announce on Friday whether Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached in December for declaring martial law, will be permanently removed from office or restored to power.

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