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Martial Law in South Korea Tests Biden and a Key U.S. Alliance

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The Biden administration has hailed South Korea as a model democracy and bolstered military ties as it relies on the country as a bulwark against North Korea, China and Russia.

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Who Is Yoon Suk-Yeol, South Korea’s President?

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A conservative, Mr. Yoon won the presidency in 2022 by a slim margin, promising a more confrontational stance against North Korea. He quickly became unpopular and divisive at home.

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Martial law has left South Korea in chaos – but its government has been in turmoil for some time

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CNN reporter describes the scene in Seoul after S. Korean president declared martial law

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South Korean currency slumps after martial law declared

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The South Korean won hit a two-year low against the U.S. dollar following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law.

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South Korean parliament blocks president’s martial law declaration

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to declare martial law in the country for the first time in 45 years but was blocked by a parliament vote early Wednesday morning local time.  Nationa…

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South Korea’s President Declares Martial Law in Emergency Address

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stunned voters, lawmakers and investors by declaring martial law on Tuesday after accusing the opposition of trying to paralyze his administration amid a political rift that is set to deepen markedly. Yoon delivered an emergency national television address. Bloomberg’s Michael Shepard has the latest on this breaking story. (Source: Bloomberg)

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