What is martial law and why did South Korea’s president attempt to declare it?
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sparked international headlines Tuesday evening after his sudden announcement imposing ...
Six hours under martial law in Seoul
When the South Korean president declares martial law on Tuesday night, I am fairly drunk, as is much of the city. By sheer ...
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 ...
South Korea has been plunged into uncharted waters after an extraordinary night of political upheaval. What happens next?
South Korea is reeling after a whiplash six hours during which the country’s embattled president declared martial law but was ...