Opposition party calls for Yoon's resignation over martial law declaration

SEOUL, December 4 (AJP) - The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday called for President Yoon Suk Yeol's immediate resignation, denouncing his abrupt late-night declaration of martial law, which was lifted shortly after as the National Assembly voted to reject it.

President Yoon lifts martial law denounced by opposition as 'coup'

SEOUL, December 04 (AJP) - South Korea's parliament unanimously passed a resolution early Wednesday demanding the immediate lifting of martial law, prompting military forces to withdraw from the National Assembly building they had occupied. All 190 lawmakers present voted for t

South Korean won plunges after martial law declaration, recovers slightly

Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (right) speaks with the Governor of the Bank of Korea Rhee Chang-yong in an urgent monetary meeting held at the Korea Federation of Banks in Seoul, Dec. 4, 2024. Courtesy of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance SEOUL, December 4 (AJP) - The South