Martial Law Declared in South Korea

Public Protests Erupt

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Parliament Rejects Martial Law

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Military Forces on High Alert

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NATO and world leaders voice concern over democracy.

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Economic Volatility Hits South Korea

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A Nation at a Crossroads

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Martial Law Declared in South Korea

President Yoon Suk-yeol imposes martial law amid rising security fears.

Public Protests Erupt

Tens of thousands protest in Seoul against the declaration.

Parliament Rejects Martial Law

Lawmakers call the measure unconstitutional.

Military Forces on High Alert

Military secures key buildings, raising fears of a coup.

NATO and world leaders voice concern over democracy.

Economic Volatility Hits South Korea

The won fluctuates; Samsung stocks face instability.

A Nation at a Crossroads

Lessons from past crises shape South Korea’s future.