Martial Law
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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in jail for second time over failed martial law bid
World | Jul 10, 2025, 08:02 AM ISTSenior judge at the Seoul Central District Court, Nam Se-jin, issued the arrest warrant requested by special counsel Cho Eun-suk, citing concerns that Yoon could destroy evidence.
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South Korea reforms martial law powers after Assembly blockade crisis: Here's what happened
World | Jul 03, 2025, 07:19 PM ISTSouth Korea has introduced new rules that ban the deployment of troops or police to the National Assembly without the prior approval of the Speaker, in a direct response to the unprecedented crisis last December when former president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.
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Will Trump impose martial-law type order in US? Everything you need to know about Insurrection Act
World | Apr 15, 2025, 12:27 PM ISTWhile martial law gives the power to the military leadership, the Insurrection Act provides the US President the powers of the state and administration. It is a collection of laws passed by the US Congress.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office as Constitutional Court upholds impeachment
World | Apr 04, 2025, 10:57 AM ISTSouth Korea's Constitutional Court has ruled that President Yoon Suk-yeol's martial law declaration on December 3 did not meet legal criteria for a national crisis. The ruling raises political and legal questions over the government’s handling of protests and security concerns.
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South Korean prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over imposition of martial law
World | Jan 26, 2025, 04:43 PM ISTThe Constitutional Court is separately deliberating whether to formally dismiss Yoon Suk Yeol as president or reinstate him. Yoon was impeached and suspended by the assembly last month.
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South Korea: People hold protest in Seoul against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
News | Dec 28, 2024, 05:35 PM ISTSouth Korea: Demonstrators in Seoul peacefully protested against impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. The impeachment of South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo has plunged the country into further political turmoil.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached by Parliament over short-lived martial law
World | Dec 14, 2024, 05:36 PM ISTSouth Korea’s National Assembly impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after his controversial martial law decree on December 3, which caused widespread political unrest. Yoon’s martial law, the first in over four decades, lasted only six hours but sparked protests and legal investigations.
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South Korea's ex-Defence chief attempts suicide using 'underwear' after martial law arrest
World | Dec 11, 2024, 12:25 PM ISTFormer South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted suicide after his arrest over a controversial martial law declaration. Know how this political turmoil impacts South Korea’s democracy.
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South Korean police raids President Yoon Suk Yeol's office over martial law declaration: Report
World | Dec 11, 2024, 09:25 AM ISTSouth Korea’s police raided the presidential office as part of an investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration. Top police officials detained, while opposition pushes for impeachment amid political turmoil.
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South Korea Martial Law: Opposition Party Leader Ahn Gwi-ryeong's Act of Grabbing Rifle Goes Viral
News | Dec 06, 2024, 03:13 PM ISTSouth Korea Martial Law: A South Korean party spokesperson who grappled with rifle-wielding soldiers, sent to stop lawmakers from entering the National Assembly, has gone viral as a symbol of defiance against martial law.
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South Korean Defence Minister quits amid martial law crisis | Explained
World | Dec 05, 2024, 12:20 PM ISTSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol nominated Choi Byung Hyuk as the new Defence Minister after Kim Yong Hyun offered to resign from his post due as the country got embroiled in martial law stir.
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South Korea: Why Was Martial Law Imposed And Lifted Within 6 Hours- Here's The Whole Story
Originals | Dec 04, 2024, 07:24 PM ISTSouth Korea: The South Korean President announced martial law late Tuesday night, after which the military proclaimed that parliament and other political gatherings that could cause “social confusion” would be suspended. But it was lifted within 6 hours. Watch the video to know the whole story.
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South Korea: Martial law implemented, reversed within a chaotic night | In Pics
World | Dec 04, 2024, 01:14 PM ISTSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol implemented martial law in the democratic country citing an 'anti-state' plot in collaboration with North Korea as the reason. However, six hours later the law was lifted.
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South Korea martial law: What led to military rule decision that caused upheaval? EXPLAINED
Explainers | Dec 04, 2024, 01:05 PM ISTSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on late Tuesday night announced martial law in the country citing an 'anti-state' plot against the government. However, after massive outrage and a bipartisan vote, he was compelled to lift the law.
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South Korean President lifts martial law after massive public outrage, lawmakers opposition
World | Dec 04, 2024, 06:50 AM ISTThe south Korean President announced martial law late Tuesday night, after which the military proclaimed that parliament and other political gatherings that could cause “social confusion” would be suspended. In all, the martial law was in effect for about six hours.
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South Korea crisis: Military tanks roar on streets, protests break out after martial law | 10 points
World | Dec 03, 2024, 11:40 PM ISTSouth Korea crisis: A fleet of tanks, armoured vehicles and South Korea's martial command forces were seen making a short-lived attempt to enter the Parliament after protests broke out in Seoul.
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Pakistan PM comes in defence of Army Chief; gives ultimatum of 72 hours to arrest violent protestors
World | May 13, 2023, 05:37 PM ISTNotably, Sharif's statement came nearly 18 hours after a high court in Islamabad granted broad protection from arrest in multiple legal cases against him
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Martial law imposed in parts of Myanmar city as deaths rise
World | Mar 15, 2021, 01:03 PM ISTMyanmar’s ruling junta has declared martial law in parts of the country’s largest city as security forces killed more protesters in an increasingly lethal crackdown on resistance to last month’s military coup.
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Pakistan puts on display documents of Jallianwala Bagh massacre
World | Apr 21, 2019, 01:07 PM ISTThe six-day exhibition showcasing about 70 historical documents related to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and Martial Law in Punjab in April 1919 opened at the Lahore Heritage Museum here on Saturday. A year earlier, Pakistan had exhibited the archives of the trial of revolutionary leader Bhagat Singh in Lahore.
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Banners across Pakistan call upon General Raheel Sharif to impose martial law
World | Jul 12, 2016, 01:19 PM ISTIslamabad: Mysterious banners sprang up across 13 major cities of Pakistan urging Chief of Army Staff Gen Raheel Sharif to impose martial law in the country and form a government of technocrats, giving strength to