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How North Korea Views Yoon’s Declaration of Martial Law

How North Korea Views Yoon’s Declaration of Martial Law

By Mitch Shin
Amid the political chaos in South Korea, Pyongyang is maintaining a strategic silence.

The Economic Costs of Delaying the Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon

The Economic Costs of Delaying the Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon

By Yuntaek Pae and Seung-Whan Choi
Already, concerned investors are withdrawing from South Korea’s stock markets. Prolonged instability will exacerbate the economic damage.
Lawmaker Kim Byung-joo: ‘Greatest Risk’ to South Korea Is ‘President Yoon Himself’

Lawmaker Kim Byung-joo: ‘Greatest Risk’ to South Korea Is ‘President Yoon Himself’

By Kenji Yoshida
Kim, a retired four-star Army general and Democratic Party lawmaker, says that “impeachment alone is insufficient” to address Yoon’s shocking declaration of martial law.

After Blocking Impeachment, South Korea’s PPP Wants to Absorb Yoon’s Presidential Powers

After Blocking Impeachment, South Korea’s PPP Wants to Absorb Yoon’s Presidential Powers

By Mitch Shin
Yoon implied that he would depute his presidential powers and authorities to the ruling party, but it is illegitimate for the PPP to exercise them.

PPP Neutralizes Vote to Impeach South Korea’s President

PPP Neutralizes Vote to Impeach South Korea’s President

By Mitch Shin
With the ruling party holding a meeting to avoid the vote, the National Assembly was short of a quorum.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Resilient Democracy: How South Korea’s Institutions Rejected Authoritarian Overreach

Resilient Democracy: How South Korea’s Institutions Rejected Authoritarian Overreach

By Rachit Goel
South Korea’s democracy has evolved to resist authoritarianism – a sharp contrast to the weaker historical response of its institutions during previous martial law impositions.

Yoon’s Martial Law Declaration Puts Japan-South Korea Relations in Jeopardy

Yoon’s Martial Law Declaration Puts Japan-South Korea Relations in Jeopardy

By Takahashi Kosuke
The political chaos in Seoul is casting dark clouds over not only Japan-South Korea relations but also Japan-South Korea-U.S. trilateral security cooperation.
Yoon Accused of Trying to Arrest Key Political Leaders During Martial Law

Yoon Accused of Trying to Arrest Key Political Leaders During Martial Law

By Mitch Shin
After the revelation, the leader of the ruling People Power Party called for Yoon's presidential authority to be suspended immediately.

South Korea’s PPP Decides to Protect Yoon Ahead of Impeachment Vote

South Korea’s PPP Decides to Protect Yoon Ahead of Impeachment Vote

By Mitch Shin
Despite the South Korean President’s illegal declaration of martial law, the ruling People Power Party leadership vowed to impede the opposition’s impeachment vote.

Yoon’s Madcap Martial Law Was Predictable

Yoon’s Madcap Martial Law Was Predictable

By Eunwoo Lee
We could have – and should have – predicted this.

South Korean President Lifts Martial Law, Now Faces Looming Impeachment

South Korean President Lifts Martial Law, Now Faces Looming Impeachment

By Mitch Shin
Less than three hours after Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, the National Assembly blocked the motion. Now they are moving to impeach the president.
Critical Metals Key to Deepening South Korea-Kyrgyzstan Relations

Critical Metals Key to Deepening South Korea-Kyrgyzstan Relations

By Catherine Putz
The two countries elevated ties to a comprehensive partnership.

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