korea news - Search News

South Korea, martial law

What next for South Korea after night of political drama and turmoil

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s rescinded martial law declaration will test relations with the U.S., and raises questions about the nearly 30,000 American troops in the country.

CNN on MSN · 2h

What has happened in South Korea and what does martial law have to do with it?

South Korea is reeling after a whiplash eight hours during which the country’s embattled president declared martial law but was forced to lift it amid widespread condemnation, throwing the country’s political landscape into chaos and uncertainty.

Hosted on MSN · 2h

6 hours of anger, bravery and defiance during martial law in South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation when he declared martial law and called in troops to secure the National Assembly building where parliament sits. The announcement sent citizens streaming to the streets on a cold December night to call for Yoon to resign and martial law to be lifted.

North Korea and Russia enact defense treaty

Korea Joongang Daily on MSN · 45m

North Korea and Russia enact defense treaty following ratification exchange

A new defense treaty signed by the leaders of North Korea and Russia in June came into force this week as the two nations have exchanged the treaty ratification instruments, state media reported Thursday.

U.S. News & World Report · 5h

North Korea-Russia Treaty Comes Into Force, KCNA Says

The "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty" agreed by the leaders of North Korea and Russia in June came into force on Wednesday with the exchange of "ratification instruments" in Moscow, the North's KCNA news agency reported on Thursday.

Daily Wrap on MSN · 1d

North Korea tightens grip amid Russian alliance backlash

The authorities in North Korea are planning to intensify repression against their citizens, especially concerning criticism of the decision to send soldiers to support Russian troops in the war with Ukraine.

2hon MSN

South Korea martial law ‘a painful reminder of how easily democracy can be threatened,’ protesters say

Candle-lit vigils and rallies were held across South Korea on Wednesday, a nation outraged and frustrated by the president’s ...

49mon MSN

South Korea’s Yoon replaces defense chief as parliament is poised to vote on his impeachment

South Korea’s president has accepted the resignation offer by his defense minister, as opposition parties moved to impeach ...

54mon MSN

South Korea’s President Yoon asked to leave own party

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

2h

South Korea ex-defence minister ordered deployment of troops to parliament, official says

South Korea's former defence minister who resigned over President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched bid to impose martial law had ...

5h

Why South Korea’s Leader, Desperate and Frustrated, Made a Fateful Decision

A day after he declared — and then withdrew — martial law, President Yoon Suk Yeol was politically isolated as observers ...

3h

Korea’s Biggest Rail Union Starts Indefinite Strike

South Korea’s largest railway workers union started an indefinite strike Thursday after failing to reach a wage agreement, ...

3hon MSNOpinion

How South Korea came this close to the unthinkable

South Koreans woke up to news that President Yoon Suk-yeol had declared martial law. Democrats and Republicans worried about ...

1d

Seoul stocks sink amid S. Korea drama as Asian markets mixed

South Korean stocks sank Wednesday while the won rebounded from earlier losses after President Yoon Suk Yeol dramatically ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results