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South Korea: Mysticism meets martial law in South Korea's political crisis
Superstitious practices of one of the main figures involved in the South Korean crisis highlight the significant role that shamanic beliefs play in certain power circles within the country, particularly around the current government.
Shamanic rituals, burgers, martial law: The bizarre crisis gripping South Korea
From a burger joint to the presidential office, a political scandal blurs the line between governance and superstition as shamans guide key decisions.
South Korea's impeached prime minister says cabinet expressed concerns over martial law plan
South Korea's impeached prime minister told parliament on Thursday that "everyone" in a hastily-arranged meeting of ministers expressed concerns about President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law plan before he announced it on December 3.
South Korea: From shamanism to martial law: A strange force behind South Korea's crisis
Superstitious practices of one of the main figures involved in the South Korean crisis highlight the significant role that shamanic beliefs play in certain power circles within the country, particularly around the current government.
Commander of South Korean special forces unit says he was asked to help Yoon's martial law bid
SEOUL: The commander of a crack South Korean special forces unit told a court on Thursday (Feb 6) he had been asked by a superior officer how to cut electricity to parliament during last year's failed
South Korean military officer says he believed Yoon's martial law 'legitimate'
A top South Korean military commander said on Tuesday he trusted President Yoon Suk Yeol to be making a legitimate decision when he declared martial law, but declined to say if the impeached leader gave orders to "drag" lawmakers out of parliament.
South Korea’s Yoon denies ordering removal of lawmakers during martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attended the sixth impeachment hearing on 6 February, 2025, amid ongoing accusations of ordering military actions against lawmakers during his controversial martial law declaration.
Top South Korean officer says, asked to help Yoon martial law bid
SEOUL: The commander of a crack South Korean special forces unit told a court Thursday he had been asked by a superior officer how to cut electricity to
South Korean prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law
Yonhap news agency says South Korean prosecutors have indicted the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law.
South Korean president indicted on insurrection charges after martial law declaration
LONDON -- South Korean prosecutors formally indicted President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday, charging him with insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December, according to opposition lawmakers and South Korean media.
South Korean prosecutors indict impeached president who declared martial law
Impeached South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on charges of leading an insurrection after briefly declaring martial law last month.
South Korea’s president charged with insurrection over declaration of martial law
South Korean prosecutors have indicted the suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrection charges over his brief ...
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Why Yoon’s claims of martial law being about election fraud don’t hold water
Prosecutors pinpoint October 2024, a time of heightened scrutiny of him and his wife, as when the president began acting on plans for martial law ...
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How Polarization Undermines Democracy in South Korea
South Korean President Yoon's recent declaration of martial law highlights the nation's political disfunction. Dr. Yul Sohn and Dr. Won-Taek Kang of the East Asia Institute reflect on the trends in ...
South Korea's ex-defence minister calls protesters who stormed court 'patriots'
A former South Korean defence minister charged with insurrection over his role in a short-lived martial law declaration has ...