Martial law

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Why has South Korea's president suddenly declared martial law? (BBC News)

The move - invoking temporary military rule - has been roundly condemned by opponents and some within his own party.

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South Korean president declares martial law in shock late-night ... (POLITICO.eu)

President Yoon Suk Yeol said the move was “aimed at eradicating pro-North Korean forces.”

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South Korea's president declares martial law (NPR)

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "emergency martial law" on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of paralyzing the government with anti-state ...

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South Korea's President Yoon declares emergency martial law (Aljazeera.com)

Parliament voted later in the evening requiring President Yoon to life the martial law he declared earlier.

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South Korean president declares martial law | CNN (CNN)

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in an unannounced late-night TV address, saying the move was necessary to protect the country from ...

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South Korea parliament votes to defy president by lifting martial law ... (CBS News)

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol accused the country's opposition of controlling the parliament and sympathizing with North Korea.

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South Korean president declares martial law over threat from 'anti ... (The Guardian)

Yoon Suk Yeol says in late-night address that opposition parties have taken parliamentary process hostage.

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