One year on from failed presidential power grab, South Korea celebrates its resilient democracy, and tries to heal deep political divisions.
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Court orders South Korean President Yoon released from jail
The decision would allow Yoon to stand his criminal trial while not being physically detained. The court is expected to rule soon on whether to uphold his impeachment or remove him from office.
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South Korean President Yoon detained after standoff over martial law decree
Yoon and his ruling party supporters remain defiant against the insurrection charges. He is South Korea’s first sitting president to be detained.
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Lessons from self-inflicted blows to democracy in South Korea and the U.S.
The brief declaration of martial law in South Korea last month has drawn comparisons to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The attempted power grabs could hold lessons for other democracies.
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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.
