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Arrested South Korean President Yeol to be questioned after impeachment
News | Jan 16, 2025, 10:28 AM ISTImpeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested over insurrection charges related to his martial law declaration. To prevent violence amid protests, he agreed to appear for questioning, following the turmoil sparked by his controversial declaration and impeachment.
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South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol detained at private residence
News | Jan 16, 2025, 10:25 AM ISTSouth Korean authorities arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over insurrection charges linked to his martial law declaration on December 3, investigators reported. A motorcade was observed departing from the gates of his hillside residence, where Yoon had been staying for weeks.
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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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New South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol takes office, briefed on North Korea
World | May 10, 2022, 08:30 AM ISTSince winning election in March, Yoon, who advocates a more hard-line approach toward North Korea, has been denied a honeymoon period.
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US, North Korea in informal talks for 3rd summit: Seoul
World | Jun 26, 2019, 05:28 PM ISTThe US and North Korea were holding "behind-the-scenes talks" to explore the possibility of another bilateral summit, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Wednesday.
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'They fit great', says South Korean President Moon after PM Modi gifts him 'Modi jackets'
World | Oct 31, 2018, 08:13 PM ISTPresident Moon expressed thanks to Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday for sending him the jackets. Moon also uploaded photos of him wearing the jackets in a Twitter posting, saying they 'fit great.'
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Kim expected to meet 'soon' with leaders of China, Russia: Seoul
World | Oct 08, 2018, 02:47 PM ISTSouth Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Monday that he believed North Korea's Kim Jong Un would soon meet with the leaders of China and Russia as part of an ongoing diplomatic effort to reduce tensions on the Korean peninsula.
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South Korea resents North Korea's 'behave' remark
World | Oct 04, 2013, 02:49 PM ISTSeoul : South Korea Friday deeply resented the North Korea's condemnation of South Korean President Park Geun-hye by mentioning her name and its caution to "behave with discretion"."It is deeply regrettable that North Korea criticised