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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.
South Koreans Shocked: Martial Law Declared, But No Emergency Alerts Sent
South Korea faced shock as President Yoon declared martial law without issuing emergency alerts, leading to public outcry and confusion.
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.
The Troubled History Of South Korean Presidents
South Korea's first president, Syngman Rhee, elected in 1948, was forced to resign by a popular student-led uprising in 1960, after attempting to extend his term through rigged elections. Rhee was forced into exile in Hawaii, where he died in 1965.
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.
South Korea's martial law crisis
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After Martial Law Meltdown, What Comes Next for South Korea?
After stunning his country and the world by declaring martial law late Tuesday night—before lifting it hours later, after protests against military rule broke out and parliament stepped in to invalidate the move—South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol may not have much of a political future left.
South Korea's President Declares Emergency Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon has declared emergency martial law, accusing the opposition of sympathizing with North Korea, and engaging in anti-state activities.
How South Korea’s president could be removed from office
After South Korean troops stormed the National Assembly and skirmished with protesters and legislative aides, lawmakers voted to revoke the order. Yoon withdrew his decree hours later. While the president’s office has defended the troop deployment to parliament,
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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
, is overcome with grief in the cemetery where his ...
The New York Times
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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
Gwangju
. That massacre would become a pivotal moment in the country’s transition ...
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Marinos go top in Asian Champions League as Kobe, Gwangju falter
Yokohama F Marinos moved top of the Asian Champions League Elite standings with a 4-0 win over Central Coast Mariners on ...
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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 ...
Devex
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Devex Newswire: Seoul’s crisis can’t stop a World Bank replenishment
The 21st replenishment of the International Development Association carries on in South Korea despite charged domestic ...
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Soccer-Marinos go top in Asian Champions League as Kobe, Gwangju falter
Yokohama F Marinos moved top of the Asian Champions League Elite standings with a 4-0 win over Central Coast Mariners on ...
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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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