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Who takes over if South Korea’s President Yoon is removed?

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Author: Al Jazeera Staff

South Korean president thrown a lifeline after martial law chaos

The National Assembly is set to decide on Saturday whether to impeach Yoon Suk-yeol but an opponent in his party said he would vote against the measure

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Author: Richard Spencer

Shouting into the wind

US newspapers overwhelmingly endorsed Kamala Harris and we all know how that turned out…

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Author: James Evelegh

South Korean president investigated by police for insurrection

Yoon Suk Ye faces life imprisonment or the death penalty if found guilty after declaring martial law

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Author: William Yang

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Thursday briefing: What the martial law attempt means for South Korea’s future

In today’s newsletter: Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration – and subsequent lifting – of martial law has sent South Korea into political chaos, and left their president facing impeachment

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Author: Guardian staff reporter

We’re on our own

Donald Trump’s reelection as president of the United States has caused upheaval not only in American society but also worldwide. The deepening inequality resulting from America’s internal economic and social contradictions has fueled anti-elite sentiments among Americans, leading to dissatisfaction with the existing political establishment. This is seen as a decisive reason for Trump’s second electoral victory.

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Author: Park Jung-won

Live news: Chip stocks push Wall Street indices to another record high

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Author: William Sandlund

Unlikely battleground California plays key role — again — in setting US House’s political balance

Democrats and Republicans agreed on at least one thing before November’s election: California would play a central role in determining which party controls the U.S. House

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Author: Michael R. Blood

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol asked to leave own party

Yoon Suk Yeol has not publicly commented since reversing his shock decision to declare martial law on Tuesday night.

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Author: @BBCWorld

South Korean MPs to vote on impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law – as top official resigns

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Author: Dylan Donnelly, news reporter

South Korea’s president battles impeachment bid

Ruling party tries to block efforts to oust Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to introduce martial law

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Author: Christian Davies,Edward White,Song Jung-a

How South Korea’s impeachment process works after Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law bid

Removing the president requires a parliamentary two-thirds majority, which the opposition lacks, and approval by a constitutional court that technically might not have enough judges

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Author: Guardian staff reporter

South Korea’s Defense Minister Steps Down Over Martial Law Decree

President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted the resignation of Kim Yong-hyun, who said he considered himself responsible for the short-lived decision to impose military rule.

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Author: Choe Sang-Hun

South Korea’s defence minister resigns after martial law crisis: Report

South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun has resigned following short-lived martial law.

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Author: Al Jazeera

Why a second Trump presidency is good for younger Democrats’ careers

The Democratic gerontocracy may be crumbling, reports Eric Garcia

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Author: Eric Garcia

Clinton says Hunter Biden pardon is not the same as his half-brother’s

Former President Bill Clinton suggested Wednesday that his decision to pardon his half-brother Roger Clinton was not comparable to President Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. The New Y…

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Author: Juliann Ventura

A stress test for South Korea’s democracy

Key institutions held firm against the president’s reckless move

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Author: The editorial board

Letters: If Biden hadn’t pardoned his son, he would have been a Trump target

Letters to the editor: our readers share their views. Please send your letters to letters@independent.co.uk

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Author: Letters

Lawmakers Move to Impeach South Korean Leader After Failed Martial Law Bid

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to break a political deadlock by imposing military rule collapsed within hours, leaving him with few defenders. A vote to impeach him could come as soon as Friday.

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Author: Choe Sang-Hun,John Yoon,Victoria Kim,Thomas Fuller