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Monday, January 12, 2026
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Topic: south korea

South Korean President defends martial law, labels political opponents ‘anti-state forces’

President Yoon Suk Yeol is under criminal investigation for alleged insurrection over the botched December 3 martial law declaration.

South Korea President Yoon banned from leaving country after failed martial law attempt

On Monday, the defence ministry said Yoon was still commander in chief, but his grip on power had weakened. He has refused calls, including from his own ruling party, to resign.

South Korea ex-defense minister arrested for his alleged role in declaration of martial law

Kim Yong-hyun offered his resignation Wednesday. A senior military official and filings to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol by opposition members said Kim made the proposal to Yoon.

Hours before impeachment vote South Korea President apologises for martial law, but does not resign

Yoon Suk Yeol says he won't seek to avoid legal, political responsibility for his decision to declare martial law for 1st time in South Korea since 1980, says it was an act of desperation.

Watch CutTheClutter: Yoon Suk Yeol, man behind South Korea political crisis, faces impeachment. What next

In episode 1567, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the country's encounters with military coups and presidential prosecutions, outlining Yoon's rise and the proceedings he faces now.

South Korean president names new defence minister after martial law U-turn

Kim Yong-hyun, who offered his resignation as defence minister Wednesday, was seen as a central figure in President Yoon's declaration of martial law.

UNDP welcomes South Korea’s 70% increase in contribution to agency’s core resources

UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner expressed gratitude for the Republic of Korea's continued commitment to global development efforts.

South Korea President backtracks martial law, National Assembly calls for impeachment

A coalition of lawmakers from the Opposition plan to impeach Yoon on Wednesday, 72 hours after he attempted to ban political activity & censor media triggering a political crisis.

South Korea parliament rejects President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration

Shortly after Yoon made his announcement on live TV, people began gathering outside the parliament building, some of them shouting: 'Withdraw emergency martial law!'

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NCLT bottleneck hinders India’s M&A boom. Govt’s fast-track framework ignores the real problem

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Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

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Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.