Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, already ?accused of insurrection, faced additional ?criminal charges after a special counsel expanded the investigation into his ill-fated declaration of martial law.
Category: Martial Law
Who Is South Korea’s New Leader?
After months of political turmoil in South Korea, Lee Jae-myung has won the presidential election by a wide margin. Mr. Lee’s campaign has ridden a wave of anger against former President Yoon Suk Yeol after he tried to impose martial law in December.
South Korea’s New President Will Face Deep Divisions and the Trump Administration
Lee Jae-myung will be one of the most powerful presidents in decades in South Korea, but the country faces deep divisions, along with challenges from the Trump administration.
South Korea Presidential Election 2025: What to Know
The new president will be tasked with pulling the nation out of political turmoil and face a polarized country and world.
South Koreans Begin Voting to Elect a New President
The election is a big step toward stabilizing the country. But daunting challenges at home and from abroad await the new leader.
South Korea’s New President Will Lead A Country More Divided Than Ever
The next president will face daunting challenges to heal a polarized nation and bring stability after months of political turmoil.
South Korea’s Two Presidential Candidates Have Been Chosen For June Election
Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo represent the opposite sides of a country polarized over former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s use of martial law and his ouster.
South Korea Lurches From One Political Crisis to Another
In five months, the country has had three acting presidents after the leader who imposed martial law was impeached. And now doubts cloud the coming election.
