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Jake Werner @jwdwerner.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

What is going on in South Korea and what does it mean for the region and US foreign policy? All your questions answered, this Friday! With James Park, @nslavney.bsky.social, and Nathan Park. quincyinst.org/events/the-a...

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The Aftermath of South Korea's Martial Law Fiasco

Join us we discuss the aftermath of South Korean President Yoon's declaration of martial law.

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Raphael Rashid @koryodynasty.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Update: Joint investigation team fails to deliver summons to Yoon Suk Yeol after being turned away at both presidential office and residence. Presidential security refused to accept documents, citing lack of jurisdiction. Team says express mail delivery sent as backup.

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Raphael Rashid @koryodynasty.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Separate investigation unit - consisting of police, anti-corruption office and military investigators - to send own summons to Yoon Suk Yeol today, requesting Dec 18 (Wed) questioning. He is accused of insurrection and abuse of power. Parallel to prosecutors' probe.

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Eun A Jo @eunajo.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Seeing some takes that South Korea’s victory today is thanks to defections within the ruling party. Of course there is some truth to this—but it should not be the main lesson. Without the public pressure for accountability, would they have showed up + voted their conscience?

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Michelle Ye Hee Lee @myhlee.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Protesters erupted into cheers the moment the impeachment vote passed:

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Kim Tong-hyung @kimtonghyung.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says he will “never give up” and called for officials to maintain government stability during what he described as a “temporary” pause of his presidency. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdzL...

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국민께 드리는 말씀

YouTube video by 윤석열

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Raphael Rashid @koryodynasty.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Details of the impeachment bill: 1/ The second bill to impeach President Yoon will be voted on soon. Filed by 6 opposition parties, it accuses him of violating constitutional principles through his actions on the night of Dec 3, 2024. Key allegations: www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR2024...

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[전문] 野6당 발의 2차 '윤석열 대통령 탄핵소추안' | 연합뉴스

(서울=연합뉴스) 안정훈 기자 = 더불어민주당, 조국혁신당, 개혁신당, 진보당, 기본소득당, 사회민주당 등 야(野) 6당은 12일 합동으로 윤석...

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 12/12/2024

BREAKING: The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a two-year prison sentence against minor Rebuilding Korea Party chief Cho Kuk on charges of fabricating official documents and interfering in a state audit of a Busan city official.

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Cho Kuk handed two-year prison sentence, loses Assembly seat

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a two-year prison sentence against minor Rebuilding Korea Party chief Cho Kuk on charges of fabricating official documents and interfering in a state audit of a…

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Natalia Slavney @nslavney.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Investigations into Yoon's alleged corruption & mishandling of domestic issues are underway, placing pressure on his administration. The fallout may redefine South Korea's political landscape for years to come. More on this from @kaitlynking.bsky.social & I here: www.stimson.org/2024/implica...

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Implications of South Korea’s Failed Impeachment Vote • Stimson Center

Discussing the domestic and foreign policy implications of the failed vote to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol following his short-lived declaration of martial law

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Natalia Slavney @nslavney.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Insane, if true: "The HID unit were not dressed in the ROK military uniform. Instead, they were given a false North Korean uniform. The plan was to have the HID unit either assassinate Lee and others, and if that failed, have the 'rescuing' South Korean soldiers to kill both Lee and the HID unit."

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William Gallo @williamgallo.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

As we begin another day of political uncertainty in Seoul, - It's still unclear who is running what in the country - No details about any power sharing arrangement that allegedly exists - We don't know the legal rationale for any such deal - The presidential office has essentially gone dark

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South Korea’s leadership unclear as Yoon struggles to retain power

South Korea’s defense ministry insisted that President Yoon Suk Yeol remained in charge of the country’s armed forces on Monday, even as the justice ministry enforced a travel ban against him followin...

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Raphael Rashid @koryodynasty.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

1/ Breaking: South Korea's prime minister Han Duck-soo and ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon announce President Yoon will cease involvement in state affairs, call for his "orderly early resignation" following failed martial law attempt. www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR2024...

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한동훈 "질서있는 조기퇴진…尹, 외교 포함해 국정관여 않을 것" | 연합뉴스

(서울=연합뉴스) 이유미 조다운 기자 = 국민의힘 한동훈 대표는 8일 "질서 있는 대통령의 조기 퇴진으로 대한민국과 국민에게 미칠 혼란을 최소화...

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William Gallo @williamgallo.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

The conservative ruling party chief said late last night: "Yoon will be effectively stripped of his duties until he retreats, and the prime minister will take care of state affairs in consultation with the party." Yoon also hinted at this in his Saturday speech.

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PPP leader vows 'orderly retreat' of Yoon after impeachment motion scrapped | Yonhap News Agency

SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- Han Dong-hoon, leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), vo...

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sarah jeong @sarahjeong.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Talked to some protesters at length-- they told me they came out expecting impeachment to fail but that it was important to come out anyways and put pressure on the legislature. "See you next weekend, you bastards," one said.

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Michelle Ye Hee Lee @myhlee.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol spoke publicly for the first time since the martial law debacle. His statement was short and defiant. He said he won’t evade repercussions, signaled he won’t leave the party or resign (things party members asked him to do so he won’t be impeached). Full text:

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Natalia Slavney @nslavney.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

It's been quite the week! Check out this 🧵 for more @38north.org & @stimsonkorea.bsky.social staff coverage of what's been happening in South Korea:

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Raphael Rashid @koryodynasty.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

1/ Lawmakers are expected to vote tomorrow on the motion to impeach President Yoon. While passage looks likely unless Yoon steps down before, attention now turns to the Constitutional Court process that would follow: www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...

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How South Korea’s impeachment process works after Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law bid

Removing the president requires a parliamentary two-thirds majority, which the opposition lacks, and approval by a constitutional court that technically might not have enough judges

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William Gallo @williamgallo.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

"The incident fits a pattern under Yoon, a former prosecutor general, whose administration is pursuing criminal charges against critical journalists and media outlets at a record pace."

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Under Yoon, South Korea Defamation Cases Against Media Rise

Yoon, an ex-prosecutor, says he is fighting 'fake news'; analysts warn he is chilling free speech

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Sangsin Lee @sslee.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

23. the commander of the Special Warfare Command is conducting a YouTube live interview NOW. He has acknowledged Yoon's active role in deploying the military and stated that, even if Yoon attempts to mobilize the military again, the Special Warfare Command will not follow those orders.

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Minseon Ku @minseonku.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

At this rate, the opposition could be pushing for impeachment bill vote today (Dec 6 local Korea time). It doesn’t make sense to wait till Dec 7.

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Natalia Slavney @nslavney.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

A big question as Yoon's impeachment looms: Who are the front runners from the PPP and DP? Lee Jae-myung is currently appealing an indictment for 2022 election meddling. If that appeal fails, he will be banned from running in 2027, which I assume would apply to a snap election if Yoon is impeached?

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Yeji Chung @yejichung.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Just one minute after Yoon finished his televised declaration of martial law, his troops' first destination was the National Election Commission in Gwacheon. (30 minutes from Seoul) Questions persist regarding why Yoon/Kim chose to seize this election commission office before the National Assembly.

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Natalia Slavney @nslavney.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

The South Korean parliament is not going to let the presidential office relocation off the hook: Nat'l Assembly passes impeachment motions against chief auditor, prosecutors. en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2024...

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Raphael Rashid @koryodynasty.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

National Office of Investigation Chief Woo Jong-soo has ordered a travel ban on former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun amid claims he was attempting to flee country. Opposition lawmakers are suggesting Kim is a key witness and participant in what they're characterising as an insurrection.

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Raphael Rashid @koryodynasty.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Support for impeachment was consistent nationwide and across age groups, with 18-29-year-olds showing the highest approval (86.8%). Conservatives were divided, with 50.4% supporting impeachment, 48.0% opposing. Among progressives, support was overwhelming (94.6%).

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Jenny Town @jennytown.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

There’s really no coming back from this. He can’t rebuild trust with the South Korean public - and his own party leadership - after this. Protests are already calling for him to resign. I’m sure calls for impeachment will resume in force as well. It seems a matter of time now.

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Natalia Slavney @nslavney.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

My main takeaway, pub'd in AP: “It remains to be seen what the political fallout of this brief emergency martial law will be—both domestically and internationally. But South Korea has a robust history of political pluralism and is no stranger to mass protests and swift impeachments." bit.ly/3B0ObFz

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South Korean parliament votes to defy president by lifting his declaration of martial law

The South Korean parliament has voted to defy the country’s president and immediately lift his martial law declaration.

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Minseon Ku @minseonku.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Says will comply with Natl Assembly. But because he can’t hold the cabinet meeting because of lack of votes (they can’t be there to vote at 4 am, I think) he’ll lift in the morning.

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Minseon Ku @minseonku.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Per ROK Dem Party sources Yoon and the military put together a special unit to arrest Lee Jae-myung (DP leader), Han Dong-hoon (PPP leader), and Woo Won-shik (Natl Assembly speaker) without any warrant. Yoon is politically done and over if this is true.

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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

South Korean citizens helped lawmakers scale the National Assembly walls so they could bypass military barricades and vote against martial law.

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Freedom House @freedomhouse.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

We are deeply concerned by President Yoon’s declaration of martial law in South Korea, which has already sparked widespread condemnation by the political opposition, leaders of Yoon’s own party, & South Korean civil society. Yoon's declaration today without a real emergency is antidemocratic. (1/2)

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Martyn Williams @martynw.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Difficult to see how any of this ends well for Yoon. Not just domestically, but this could have a hit on South Korea's international image and standing.

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sarah jeong @sarahjeong.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

and yes the crowd is calling for impeachment. the crowd was calling for it even when I emerged from the subway station.

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Natalia Slavney @nslavney.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

And just like that...So it begs the question: what was the point? What was Yoon thinking--or hoping--the outcome would be?

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Natalia Slavney @nslavney.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

While Yoon previously vowed to fight corruption and improve transparency, his presidency has been marred by abuses of power. Imposing martial law is a serious backslide of democracy in South Korea and follows a trend of a worrying chilling effect in the media since he entered office in 2022.

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Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Not an expert in the Korean Peninsula but generally when someone is declaring emergency martial law something bad is happening.

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38 North @38north.org · 15/11/2024

🗓️NEXT WEEK: With the outcome of the US presidential elections, looking at the status and future of the US-ROK alliance is more important than ever. Stimson's Korea Program will be hosting a series of events in Denver, ABQ, and Santa Fe, check here for more info on each: bit.ly/40J4JMn

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The Importance and the Impact of the Strategic Partnership between the US and South Korea - 38 North

The Stimson Center’s Korea Program will be hosting a series of events throughout the ...

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Robin Christopher Brehm @rcbrehm.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Check out dprk-reports.org A database comprising all info related to the (bi-)annual reports published by the former UN Panel of Experts assisting the 1718 DPRK Sanctions Committee. Retrieve descriptive info or identify links between entities and the events they are associated with.

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