Special Prosecutor Requests Arrest of Kim Hyun-tae, Claims Justifying Martial Law Promotes Social Division
The special prosecutor's team investigating the insurrection case has submitted a request to detain former Special Warfare Command Colonel Kim Hyun-tae, citing his actions as promoting societal division.
Maciek Szczerbowski, emigrant from the Martial Law period, wins an Oscar
Maciek Szczerbowski, a Polish emigrant, has won an Oscar for his short animation titled 'The Girl Who Cried Pearls', which tells a poignant story of love and loss.
βPolitician Arrestβ Memo Author Hong Jang-won's Aide Claims 'Yoon Suk-yeol's Defense Team Tried to Bribe Me with Money and Promotions'
An aide who authored a controversial memo regarding a list of politicians to be arrested testified that Yoon Suk-yeol's legal team attempted to bribe him with offers of money and promotions.
The magician definitely won't come, we have to deal with the funny uncles ourselves
The article discusses the introduction of martial law in Poland in the early 1980s and its implications for civil rights and freedoms.
The 'Iron Wolf' Infantry Brigade is organizing a combat self-defense tournament in Alytus
The 'Iron Wolf' Infantry Brigade is set to host a long-standing combat self-defense tournament in Alytus, Lithuania, bringing together military personnel, law enforcement, and martial arts enthusiasts.
South Korea: The forgotten Jeju uprising and massacre
The article discusses the Jeju uprising and massacre in South Korea, which took place nearly 80 years ago and resulted in tens of thousands of deaths from government crackdowns against perceived communism.
Zelensky considering suspending elections for years β media
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly contemplating the suspension of elections for an extended period amid ongoing conflict and martial law.
Lee Sang-min: It seems that Yoon Seok-yeol had no intention of holding a National Security Council meeting during the emergency martial law declaration... Testifies in Han Deok-soo's trial
Lee Sang-min, former Minister of the Interior, testified that he believes former President Yoon Seok-yeol had no intention of convening a National Security Council meeting before declaring a state of emergency.
A βMartial Law Gameβ for Environmental Workersβ¦ 5 Years in Prison Requested for Yangyang County Official's Abuse
A Yangyang County official is facing a five-year prison sentence for abusing environmental workers under his command, subjecting them to psychological and physical harassment.
Choi Kyung-tae calls for 106 members of the People Power Party to publicly atone at the site where emergency martial law helicopter landed
Choi Kyung-tae, a member of the People Power Party, has proposed that 106 party members gather at the National Assembly, the landing site of a martial law helicopter, to publicly atone for their inaction during the 12/3 emergency martial law.
Party that gave rise to Yoon Suk-yeol distances itself from disgraced former president
The People Power Party has distanced itself from former President Yoon Suk-yeol, issuing an apology for the martial law crisis of December 2024 and opposing his potential political return as they approach local elections.
The absurd accusation of 'gun theft' against Ahn Gyu-ryeong and Kim Hyun-tae... police decide not to forward it
The police have dismissed a complaint against Ahn Gyu-ryeong, who allegedly attempted to seize a gun from military personnel during the December 3 martial law situation.
Awarding Certificates to Citizens Who Resisted on December 3rd... Establishing the Light Commission
The South Korean government has announced the establishment of the 'Light Commission' to honor citizens who defended constitutional order against armed soldiers during the December 3rd emergency martial law.
Han Dong-hoon: The People Power Party should have opposed the 'martial law advocacy and election fraud conspiracy theory'
Former representative Han Dong-hoon criticized the People Power Party for its recent resolution, stating it should have clearly opposed martial law advocacy and election fraud conspiracy theories.
[Exclusive] βMartial Law is the Worst Public Crimeβ¦ The Great Devotion and Participation of Korean Citizensβ - Interviews with Scholars Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
Scholars who nominated South Korean citizens for the Nobel Peace Prize discuss the significance of citizen participation in democracy and the recent challenges faced by South Korea.
The Divided Presidential Office the Day After Martial Law: "The Working Staff Intended to Announce an Apology"
Hong Cheol-ho, former chief of political affairs in the presidential office, testified that the delay in announcing a public address the day after the declaration of martial law was due to differing opinions between former President Yoon Seok-yeol and the presidential office.
Yoon Seok-yeol's side brings in the judgment of Ji-kwon as 'martial law cabinet meeting is also an act of governance'
The trial concerning former President Yoon Seok-yeol's obstruction of arrest and infringement of councilors' right to deliberation began in earnest at the Seoul High Court.
Controversy over 'Incitement of Rebellion' in North Jeolla Provokes Heated Exchange Between Kim Kwan-young and Lee Won-taek Ahead of Nomination Announcement
The controversy surrounding the alleged incitement of rebellion during a state of emergency in North Jeolla is intensifying, with political figures Kim Kwan-young and Lee Won-taek exchanging heated accusations.
'Navy Chief of Staff Kang Dong-gil Suspended for One Month Due to Insurrection Involvement'
The South Korean Navy Chief of Staff, Kang Dong-gil, has been suspended for one month for serious duty violations related to the unlawful emergency martial law on December 3.
[Exclusive] South Korean unit drilled paramotor, submersible raids into North for months ahead of martial law declaration
South Korea's Defense Intelligence Command allegedly conducted clandestine training operations to infiltrate North Korea in the months preceding the declaration of martial law in December 2024, raising questions about possible treason linked to former President Yoon Suk-yeol.
[Exclusive] The Intelligence Command Conducted a Power Paragliding Training for North Korean Infiltration Right Before the Martial Law... Did It Induce Provocations from the North?
A special investigation team revealed that South Korea's Intelligence Command conducted unusual training for North Korean infiltration shortly before declaring martial law, raising suspicions about the motivations behind the actions.
[Column] This is what accountability looks like
The article discusses the accountability of political leaders, focusing on Yoon Suk-yeol's failed coup attempt in South Korea and its consequences.
Appeal Reasons of the Special Prosecutor for Insurrection: 'Long-term Preparation, Not Accidental Martial Law' for Power Monopoly and Maintenance Purpose
The special prosecutor's team has appealed against the life sentence of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, arguing that the declaration of martial law was a long-planned maneuver rather than a spontaneous decision.
Jeon Han-gil and Kim Hyun-tae: "Ahn Gyu-ryeong Attempted to Steal Firearms from the Martial Law Troops"
YouTuber Jeon Han-gil and former army special forces officer Kim Hyun-tae have filed a complaint against Ahn Gyu-ryeong, a deputy spokesperson for the Blue House, accusing her of attempting to steal firearms during the December 3 martial law incident.
South Korea: Former President Yoon Suk Yeol appeals his life sentence for declaring martial law
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has appealed his life sentence for declaring martial law in 2024, which he argues is a decision fraught with issues.
Trial: South Korea's former president appeals against life sentence
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has filed an appeal against his life sentence for leading a rebellion.
Former Ukrainian military chief: election bid out of the question for now
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, former commander of Ukraine's Armed Forces, stated that any speculation about his running for office is premature due to the ongoing war with Russia.
The Indictment Only Sorrowed the 'Perpetrators' Not the 'Citizens'
A critique of a recent ruling by the Seoul Central District Court regarding the 12/3 insurrection, highlighting its perceived historical inaccuracies and lack of justice.
Park Sung-jae Silent on Need to Review Proclamation Order on the Day of Martial Law
During a Ministry of Justice meeting shortly after the declaration of martial law, former Minister Park Sung-jae reportedly remained silent on calls to review the constitutionality and legality of the order.
Yoon Seok-yeol's martial law conspiracy not recognized in first trial... Special prosecutor expected to appeal
A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Seok-yeol to life imprisonment but ruled that there was no conspiracy for martial law, leading the special prosecutor's team to contemplate an appeal.
Court Acknowledges the Possibility of Second Martial Law by Yoon Suk-yeol
The court has recognized the possibility of a second martial law under former President Yoon Suk-yeol amid his ongoing trial for insurrection-related charges.
Court: Police Command, Due to Martial Law, Deployed Maximum 2,036 Officers to Block National Assembly
A South Korean court concluded that the police command mobilized the maximum available force to block access to the National Assembly on the day martial law was declared.
[Editorial] Court convicts Yoon, but fails to fully reckon with his attempted coup
Former President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for leading an insurrection against the government.
Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to life imprisonment for leading insurrection
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for declaring martial law and leading an insurrection in 2024.
[News analysis] Court rejects Yoonβs claim that martial law was a βwarningβ
A South Korean court has ruled former President Yoon Suk-yeol guilty of insurrection for declaring martial law to disrupt the National Assembly's authority.
βA lesson for those in powerβ: Koreans who resisted martial law react to Yoonβs conviction
Koreans who protested against martial law express mixed feelings after Yoon's life sentence for illegal insurrection.
Judgment by Judge Ji Gwi-yeon: Yoon Suk-yeol Rejects 'Justification for Martial Law'... 'Not a National Emergency'
Former President Yoon Suk-yeol persisted in presenting his justification for declaring martial law during the December 3 insurrection, but a court has rejected his claims, asserting that there was no national emergency warranting such actions.
Former South Korean leader apologizes for crisis caused by declaration of martial law
Yoon Suk Yeol, the former President of South Korea, has apologized for the crisis following his establishment of martial law after being found guilty of rebellion by a court.
Former South Korean President Apologizes One Day After Life Sentence Conviction
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has issued an apology following his life sentence for leading a coup.
Giving Legitimacy to 'Yoon Seok-youl's Martial Law'? The Dangerous Recognition of Judge Ji Kwi-yeon, Explored by Jang Dong-hyuk
The court's ruling on Yoon Seok-youl includes a troubling recognition that grants legitimacy to the circumstances under which martial law could be declared by the president, raising significant political and social conflict.
OVERVIEW > The imprisoned former president of South Korea shows no remorse
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to life in prison for treason related to his declaration of martial law, with some opponents arguing he deserved the death penalty.
Former South Korean president sentenced to life in prison
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection after declaring martial law in 2024.
Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korean president who declared martial law, sentenced to life imprisonment
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection by declaring martial law in late 2024.
Martial Law Imposed: South Korea's Former President Sentenced to Life in Prison
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison by a Seoul court for misusing his office and inciting a rebellion following a failed attempt to impose martial law.
Judge Jigi-yeon: Kim Yong-hyun led preparations for martial law... Jo Ji-ho allowed military access to the National Assembly
The court sentenced former President Yoon Seok-yeol to life imprisonment for leading a coup, highlighting the importance of shared awareness of constitutional disruption among military command.
Yoon, labeled as the mastermind of rebellion... criticism for undermining military-civil political neutrality
The court found former President Yoon Suk-yeol guilty of rebelling against the constitution by deploying military forces to paralyze the National Assembly, explicitly stating the purpose of the emergency martial law declared was to disrupt the parliamentary functions.
Yoon Seok-yeol, the leader of rebellion, receives life imprisonment instead of death penalty... Why?
A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Seok-yeol to life imprisonment for rebellion, acknowledging his actions as an attempt to disrupt the National Assembly's functions.
Surge in Responses to the Death Penalty Avoidance Verdict: South Korea Continues to Conflict Over Former President Yoon's Emergency Martial Law
The South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Seok-youl to life imprisonment instead of the death penalty amid controversy over his declaration of emergency martial law, eliciting backlash from the ruling party.
Citizens Gathered in Support... Yoon Suk-yeol Should Serve as a Lesson to All Power Holders
Citizens express mixed feelings after the ruling of a life sentence for former President Yoon Suk-yeol, with many feeling relieved yet disappointed over the severity of the punishment.
Former South Korean President Who Attempted Coup is Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for his coup attempt to impose martial law in December 2024.