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First LookWill South Korea's President face detention? Unpacking the martial law allegations.A South Korean court issued warrants Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence over allegations of rebellion in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law.
What South Korea’s impeachment battle means for US security allianceAs the Pacific heats up, South Korea is heading into what may be a divisive and drawn-out impeachment battle, casting uncertainty over its relationships with critical security allies.
First LookSouth Korean parliament votes to impeach president over his martial law orderThe Constitutional Court now has up to 180 days to determine whether to dismiss Yoon Suk Yeol as president or restore his powers.
First LookSouth Korean President Yoon’s impeachment inches closer. But Mr. Yoon won’t quit.The leader of Asia’s fourth-largest economy claims “criminal groups” have paralyzed state affairs as he fights to remain in power. President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment motion brought after he declared martial law on Dec. 3, but a new vote looms.
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In ‘new crisis era,’ Tokyo needs help from Seoul and DC. Can it count on them?As security threats mount in the Asia-Pacific, the hard-won defense alliance between Japan and South Korea is the linchpin to regional safety. Now, political upheaval in Seoul threatens to test the partnership’s resilience.
First LookWhy is the Chinese military deployment around Taiwan the largest in years?The size and scale of a recent Chinese military deployment is “unheard of,” says a diplomat in the region. Beijing, which views Taiwan as its own territory, says it is defending its sovereignty.
They thwarted martial law. But South Koreans say the fight for democracy is not over.South Korea’s relatively young democracy proved its resilience last week when lawmakers shut down the president’s attempt to impose martial law. But he remains in power.
First LookSouth Korean President Avoids Impeachment: What’s Next?Most lawmakers in President Yoon's ruling party boycotted a vote Saturday to deny a two-thirds majority needed to suspend his presidential powers. With growing protests, polls show most South Koreans support his removal.
First LookSouth Korea’s president imposed martial law. Now comes a push to impeach him.After South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law this week, the National Assembly nullified the decree only six hours later. As the opposition pushes for an impeachment vote, the chief of Mr. Yoon’s party stressed the need to suspend him.
Martial law for a moment: What just happened in South KoreaSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise declaration of emergency martial law lasted only six hours. But it has plunged South Korea – a key Asian economy and U.S. ally – into a political crisis that could last much longer.
First LookAfter a month of calm, China harasses Philippine patrol in the South China SeaThe South China Sea, with its many strategic islands, is one of the biggest maritime routes in the world and has been a flashpoint between China and its neighbors. Naval aggression between the various nations is not new but follows a month of respite.
In Delhi, life beats on under toxic smog. But residents say this year is different.Delhi's air pollution is among the worst in the world, far exceeding World Health Organization safety limits. Residents share what that feels like for them on the ground.
Marco Rubio wants to take a hard line on China. Will Trump let him?Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has a history of antagonizing China over its human rights record. But assuming Mr. Rubio is confirmed, his new boss may be more pragmatic.
Hong Kong court locks up a generation of pro-democracy leadersA Hong Kong court has imprisoned 45 pro-democracy leaders for as much as 10 years, striking a heavy blow at a generation of activists.
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