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South Korea’s martial law crisis stirs memories of 1980 Gwangju massacre
In the uncertain hours early Wednesday, many recalled the nation’s last martial law, which came after a coup installed a military dictator and triggered a deadly uprising.
Long before this week, South Korea had a painful history with martial law
In 1980, violent clashes between government forces and pro-democracy demonstrators in the southwestern city of Gwangju created lasting scars that continue to shape South Korea to this day.
For Some Koreans, Martial Law Brought Back Frightening Memories
I immediately thought of 1980, and the fear and desperation we felt,” said a 60-year-old lawmaker who lived through the massacre of protesters in Gwangju.
Echoes of 1980: South Korea’s Martial Law Drama Brings Back Gwangju Memories
The sudden announcement about the implementation of martial law in South Korea by the South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeaol stunned the world.
The troubled history of South Korean presidents
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is now facing impeachment after a shock bid to suspend civilian rule. But he is far from the first South Korean president to see his rule descend into acrimony and scandal.
South Korean president declares martial law, then backs down amid calls for his impeachment
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, accusing the country's opposition of paralyzing the government. Then he backed down.
Martial law, then a reversal: An astonishing six hours in South Korea
The political roller-coaster of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration then suspension of martial law was extreme even by the standards of South Korea.
From Decree to Defeat: Inside South Korea's Failed Martial Law Attempt
At his confirmation hearing three months ago, South Korea's defence minister Kim Yong-hyun rejected accusations from the opposition that he wanted to impose martial law. It was, the conservative hardliner said,
South Korean lawmakers push to impeach president after martial law decree
South Korean lawmakers began impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after he briefly imposed martial law and then reversed course on that decision just hours later. Yoon claimed martial law was necessary to protect the country from "North Korea's communist forces" and to "eliminate anti-state elements.
6 hours of anger, bravery and defiance as martial law imposition played out in South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation in a televised address, declaring martial law and calling in troops to secure the National Assembly building where parliament sits
South Korea's Yoon Says He Will Lift Martial Law After Parliament Vote
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday he would move to lift a martial law declaration he had imposed just hours before, honoring a parliamentary vote against the measure. (Reporting by Josh Smith) Copyright 2024 Thomson Reuters.
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Old Photos Evoke the Chaos of South Korea’s 1980 Unrest
That month, troops wielding batons and bayonets opened fire on pro-democracy protesters in the southwestern city of
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VOX POPULI: Yoon’s martial law order brings 1980 uprising in Gwangju to mind
In May 1980, a South Korean woman, who lost her adolescent son in
Gwangju
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Marinos go top in Asian Champions League as Kobe, Gwangju falter
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Interactive ceramics exhibit opens in Gwangju
An interactive exhibition of ceramics from the Joseon era (1392-1910) to Korea’s 1945 independence from the Japanese colonial ...
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Bitcoin breaks $100,000, Seoul retreats as traders eye South Korea drama
Bitcoin burst past $100,000 for the first time Thursday, while Seoul stocks slipped as South Korea's president faced ...
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