#south korea president

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VP Harris, South Korea President Visit NASA Goddard

VP Harris & South Korea President Yoon visited NASA Goddard to observe climate change missions, TEMPO & GEMS, and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. #NASA #climatechange #spaceexploration #TEMPO #GEMS #NancyGraceRomanSpaceTelescope

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South Korean President Yoon faces second arrest attempt

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a new arrest attempt for declaring martial law, according to Reuters.

The Presidential Security Service (PSS) this week fortified the compound with barbed wire and barricades to block access to his residence in an upscale neighbourhood known as Korea’s Beverly Hills.

Yoon faces criminal investigation for so-called insurrection over his failed attempt to impose martial law on 3 December. The move led to the issuance of the first arrest warrant for a sitting president. He also faces an impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court.

On Wednesday, one of Yoon’s lawyers, Yoon Kap-keun, said the president could not agree to the arrest warrant as it was issued by a court of the wrong jurisdiction, with the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) having no authority to probe him.

On Tuesday, Oh Dong-woon, head of the CIO for High-ranking Officials, apologised for failing to arrest the president last week after a six-hour standoff with hundreds of PSS agents and military guards at the compound.

We’ll do our best to accomplish our goal by thoroughly preparing this time with great determination that the second warrant execution will be the last.

In last week’s attempted arrest, the police and CIO were outnumbered by over 200 PSS personnel, some of whom had firearms, as well as soldiers assigned to provide security for the president.

Read more HERE

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South Korean president is impeached over martial law declaration

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[sunatsubu]

updates from Sarah Jeong on bluesky about the martial law in S. Korea that came and went within 3 hrs lol.

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[without-ado]

more at CNN

more at The Economist

more at REUTERS

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in an unannounced late-night TV address Tuesday, accusing the country’s main opposition party of sympathizing with North Korea and anti-state activities. But soon after, South Korean lawmakers voted to block the martial law decree.

The president is obligated to comply with the vote under South Korean law. However, it is unclear whether that will happen. The martial law decree published shortly before lawmakers assembled in parliament declared all political and parliamentary activities to be prohibited.

Regardless, the president’s cabinet must “deliberate” and review the decision to lift martial law, according to the constitution. more at CNN

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No words to describe what we Koreans feel like now. But we know what we should do next and we will do it.

[hongtonie]

[davidaugust]

South Korea is in crisis. Their president declared martial law, their parliament called that off, what happens next remains to be seen.

Violence is never a good answer. And while it is _an_ answer, I hope for peaceful solutions to prevail, both there and in every country, including ours.

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Protests in Seoul over Yoon Suk-yeol’s arrest

Thousands of people gathered in Seoul on Sunday, braving the heavy snow, to demonstrate either in support of or against the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. With his arrest warrant set to expire at midnight on Monday, tensions were high as political unrest threatened to escalate.

The arrest warrant, linked to allegations of insurrection, will expire soon, prompting protests near Yoon’s official residence. Demonstrators on both sides voiced their opinions, with some calling for his immediate arrest, while others strongly opposed the move.

Yoon became the first sitting president in South Korea’s history to face the prospect of arrest. His controversial attempt to declare martial law on December 3 sparked significant political turmoil, affecting not only South Korea but also its relationship with key allies like the United States.

Court’s decision and legal challenges

On Sunday, the Seoul Western District Court rejected a challenge from Yoon’s legal team. They had argued that the arrest warrant was illegal and invalid. Yoon’s lawyers claim that the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) does not have the legal authority to handle insurrection cases. However, reports indicate that the investigation involves a joint effort by both the military and the police. Legal experts argue that this makes the CIO’s involvement legally valid.

Yoon’s legal team plans to file a report with prosecutors, accusing the CIO of illegal actions. They claim that the anti-graft body improperly mobilised police officers to enforce the warrant. The CIO has not yet responded to these allegations.

Supporters and critics rally in the cold

Protests continued into Sunday, despite the freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall. Some protesters had camped out overnight in central Seoul. Leaders of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), one of the main organisers, said it was necessary to “restore the foundation of our society” by holding Yoon accountable for what they view as his actions against the constitution.

Meanwhile, supporters of Yoon gathered in nearby areas, holding signs such as “We will fight for President Yoon Suk-yeol” and “Stop the Steal”, echoing a phrase used by supporters of Donald Trump after the 2020 U.S. election.

Similar rallies took place on Saturday, with significant turnout and some clashes with the police. Protestors blocked roads, and two people were arrested for assaulting officers. On that same day, the CIO requested that acting President Choi Sang-mok, who serves as the finance minister, order the security service to cooperate with the arrest warrant. However, the finance ministry chose not to comment.

Read more HERE

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South Korean President Declares Emergency Martial Law Amid Political Crisis

South Korean President Declares Emergency Martial Law Amid Political Crisis South Korea has plunged into an unprecedented political crisis following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s dramatic declaration of emergency martial law. In a televised address on Tuesday, Yoon accused opposition parties of crippling the government, sympathizing with North Korea, and obstructing the nation’s legislative…

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die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die

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[thornsent]

the day the music died

[femmesandhoney]

yoon impeached?