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Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
A look at key events that triggered South Korea's snap presidential election
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — After months of political turmoil, South Koreans head to the polls next week to elect a president to succeed disgraced former leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted from office over his ill-fated decision to impose martial law in December. Here is a timeline of events that led to Tuesday's tense snap election: Dec. 1 According to their criminal indictments, Yoon meets with his defense minister to discuss gridlock in the National Assembly as liberal opposition lawmakers use their majority to impeach senior officials and prosecutors and cut government budgets. Prosecutors say Yoon told the minister he wanted to take 'emergency measures' against the opposition, something they allege he had been saying for months. Dec. 3 In a televised announcement at 10:29 p.m., Yoon tells the nation he's declaring martial law, portraying the National Assembly as a 'den of criminals' paralyzing government affairs. As lawmakers begin rushing to the National Assembly, the military's martial law command issues a proclamation declaring sweeping government powers, including the suspension of political parties' activities and control over media. It says anyone who violates the decree can be arrested without a warrant. Hundreds of heavily armed troops encircle the legislature, apparently to prevent lawmakers from gathering to vote on the martial law declaration. Dec. 4 At around 1 a.m., 190 lawmakers, including 18 from Yoon's own conservative People Power Party, vote unanimously to lift martial law. Troops and police begin to retreat from the National Assembly shortly after. At 4:30 a.m., martial law is formally lifted following a Cabinet meeting. Dec. 7 Yoon apologizes and says he won't shirk legal or political responsibility for declaring martial law. He survives an impeachment vote boycotted by most ruling party lawmakers. Dec. 12 Yoon defends his martial law decree as an act of governance and denies rebellion charges, vowing to 'fight to the end' in the face of attempts to impeach him. Dec. 14 The National Assembly impeach es Yoon on a 204-85 vote. His presidential powers and duties are suspended and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, the country's No. 2 official, takes over. Dec. 31 The Seoul Western District Court issues a warrant to detain Yoon for questioning. Jan. 15 Anti-corruption investigators and police raid the presidential compound and detain Yoon, who is the first sitting president to be detained. Jan. 19 The Seoul Western District Court grants law enforcement authorities' request for a formal arrest warrant for Yoon, citing concerns he could destroy evidence. His arrest triggers a riot by his supporters, who break into the court, smashing windows and equipment. Dozens are arrested. Jan. 26 The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office indicts Yoon on charges of masterminding an attempted rebellion, describing his power grab as an illegal bid to seize the legislature and election offices and arrest political opponents. March 7 The Seoul Central District Court orders Yoon released from detention, citing unresolved issues about whether investigators had the proper authority to detain him. He is released the following day. April 4 The Constitutional Court upholds Yoon's impeachment and removes him as president, forcing a snap election within 60 days to choose his successor. The government the following week announces June 3 as election day. April 8 The government announces the presidential election will be held on June 3. April 27 The main liberal opposition Democratic Party nominates former party chief Lee Jae-myung as its presidential candidate. Opinion polls project him as the clear frontrunner in the weeks leading up to the election. May 3 The conservative People Power Party nominates Yoon's former labor minister, Kim Moon Soo, as its presidential candidate. May 11 The People Power Party cancels then reinstates Kim's presidential candidacy within hours, after a failed attempt to replace him with former Prime Minister Han, in a chaotic U-turn that underscores its disarray. May 18 Lee, Kim, and two other minor candidates participate in the first presidential debate, which focuses on restoring political stability following the martial law saga and addressing trade challenges posed by the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. May 29 The two-day, early voting begins in about 3,570 polling stations ahead of the formal June 3 vote.
3 days ago
- Politics
A look at key events that triggered South Korea's snap presidential election
SEOUL, South Korea -- After months of political turmoil, South Koreans head to the polls next week to elect a president to succeed disgraced former leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted from office over his ill-fated decision to impose martial law in December. Here is a timeline of events that led to Tuesday's tense snap election: According to their criminal indictments, Yoon meets with his defense minister to discuss gridlock in the National Assembly as liberal opposition lawmakers use their majority to impeach senior officials and prosecutors and cut government budgets. Prosecutors say Yoon told the minister he wanted to take 'emergency measures' against the opposition, something they allege he had been saying for months. In a televised announcement at 10:29 p.m., Yoon tells the nation he's declaring martial law, portraying the National Assembly as a 'den of criminals' paralyzing government affairs. As lawmakers begin rushing to the National Assembly, the military's martial law command issues a proclamation declaring sweeping government powers, including the suspension of political parties' activities and control over media. It says anyone who violates the decree can be arrested without a warrant. Hundreds of heavily armed troops encircle the legislature, apparently to prevent lawmakers from gathering to vote on the martial law declaration. At around 1 a.m., 190 lawmakers, including 18 from Yoon's own conservative People Power Party, vote unanimously to lift martial law. Troops and police begin to retreat from the National Assembly shortly after. At 4:30 a.m., martial law is formally lifted following a Cabinet meeting. Yoon apologizes and says he won't shirk legal or political responsibility for declaring martial law. He survives an impeachment vote boycotted by most ruling party lawmakers. Yoon defends his martial law decree as an act of governance and denies rebellion charges, vowing to 'fight to the end' in the face of attempts to impeach him. The National Assembly impeach es Yoon on a 204-85 vote. His presidential powers and duties are suspended and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, the country's No. 2 official, takes over. The Seoul Western District Court issues a warrant to detain Yoon for questioning. Anti-corruption investigators and police raid the presidential compound and detain Yoon, who is the first sitting president to be detained. The Seoul Western District Court grants law enforcement authorities' request for a formal arrest warrant for Yoon, citing concerns he could destroy evidence. His arrest triggers a riot by his supporters, who break into the court, smashing windows and equipment. Dozens are arrested. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office indicts Yoon on charges of masterminding an attempted rebellion, describing his power grab as an illegal bid to seize the legislature and election offices and arrest political opponents. The Seoul Central District Court orders Yoon released from detention, citing unresolved issues about whether investigators had the proper authority to detain him. He is released the following day. The Constitutional Court upholds Yoon's impeachment and removes him as president, forcing a snap election within 60 days to choose his successor. The government the following week announces June 3 as election day. The government announces the presidential election will be held on June 3. The main liberal opposition Democratic Party nominates former party chief Lee Jae-myung as its presidential candidate. Opinion polls project him as the clear frontrunner in the weeks leading up to the election. The conservative People Power Party nominates Yoon's former labor minister, Kim Moon Soo, as its presidential candidate. The People Power Party cancels then reinstates Kim's presidential candidacy within hours, after a failed attempt to replace him with former Prime Minister Han, in a chaotic U-turn that underscores its disarray. Lee, Kim, and two other minor candidates participate in the first presidential debate, which focuses on restoring political stability following the martial law saga and addressing trade challenges posed by the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. The two-day, early voting begins in about 3,570 polling stations ahead of the formal June 3 vote.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
A look at key events that triggered South Korea's snap presidential election
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — After months of political turmoil, South Koreans head to the polls next week to elect a president to succeed disgraced former leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted from office over his ill-fated decision to impose martial law in December. Here is a timeline of events that led to Tuesday's tense snap election: Dec. 1 According to their criminal indictments, Yoon meets with his defense minister to discuss gridlock in the National Assembly as liberal opposition lawmakers use their majority to impeach senior officials and prosecutors and cut government budgets. Prosecutors say Yoon told the minister he wanted to take 'emergency measures' against the opposition, something they allege he had been saying for months. Dec. 3 In a televised announcement at 10:29 p.m., Yoon tells the nation he's declaring martial law, portraying the National Assembly as a 'den of criminals' paralyzing government affairs. As lawmakers begin rushing to the National Assembly, the military's martial law command issues a proclamation declaring sweeping government powers, including the suspension of political parties' activities and control over media. It says anyone who violates the decree can be arrested without a warrant. Hundreds of heavily armed troops encircle the legislature, apparently to prevent lawmakers from gathering to vote on the martial law declaration. Dec. 4 At around 1 a.m., 190 lawmakers, including 18 from Yoon's own conservative People Power Party, vote unanimously to lift martial law. Troops and police begin to retreat from the National Assembly shortly after. At 4:30 a.m., martial law is formally lifted following a Cabinet meeting. Dec. 7 Yoon apologizes and says he won't shirk legal or political responsibility for declaring martial law. He survives an impeachment vote boycotted by most ruling party lawmakers. Dec. 12 Yoon defends his martial law decree as an act of governance and denies rebellion charges, vowing to 'fight to the end' in the face of attempts to impeach him. Dec. 14 The National Assembly impeaches Yoon on a 204-85 vote. His presidential powers and duties are suspended and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, the country's No. 2 official, takes over. Dec. 31 The Seoul Western District Court issues a warrant to detain Yoon for questioning. Jan. 15 Anti-corruption investigators and police raid the presidential compound and detain Yoon, who is the first sitting president to be detained. Jan. 19 The Seoul Western District Court grants law enforcement authorities' request for a formal arrest warrant for Yoon, citing concerns he could destroy evidence. His arrest triggers a riot by his supporters, who break into the court, smashing windows and equipment. Dozens are arrested. Jan. 26 The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office indicts Yoon on charges of masterminding an attempted rebellion, describing his power grab as an illegal bid to seize the legislature and election offices and arrest political opponents. March 7 The Seoul Central District Court orders Yoon released from detention, citing unresolved issues about whether investigators had the proper authority to detain him. He is released the following day. April 4 The Constitutional Court upholds Yoon's impeachment and removes him as president, forcing a snap election within 60 days to choose his successor. The government the following week announces June 3 as election day. April 8 The government announces the presidential election will be held on June 3. April 27 The main liberal opposition Democratic Party nominates former party chief Lee Jae-myung as its presidential candidate. Opinion polls project him as the clear frontrunner in the weeks leading up to the election. May 3 The conservative People Power Party nominates Yoon's former labor minister, Kim Moon Soo, as its presidential candidate. May 11 The People Power Party cancels then reinstates Kim's presidential candidacy within hours, after a failed attempt to replace him with former Prime Minister Han, in a chaotic U-turn that underscores its disarray. May 18 Lee, Kim, and two other minor candidates participate in the first presidential debate, which focuses on restoring political stability following the martial law saga and addressing trade challenges posed by the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. May 29 The two-day, early voting begins in about 3,570 polling stations ahead of the formal June 3 vote.
San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
A look at key events that triggered South Korea's snap presidential election
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — After months of political turmoil, South Koreans head to the polls next week to elect a president to succeed disgraced former leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted from office over his ill-fated decision to impose martial law in December. Here is a timeline of events that led to Tuesday's tense snap election: Dec. 1 According to their criminal indictments, Yoon meets with his defense minister to discuss gridlock in the National Assembly as liberal opposition lawmakers use their majority to impeach senior officials and prosecutors and cut government budgets. Prosecutors say Yoon told the minister he wanted to take 'emergency measures' against the opposition, something they allege he had been saying for months. Dec. 3 In a televised announcement at 10:29 p.m., Yoon tells the nation he's declaring martial law, portraying the National Assembly as a 'den of criminals' paralyzing government affairs. As lawmakers begin rushing to the National Assembly, the military's martial law command issues a proclamation declaring sweeping government powers, including the suspension of political parties' activities and control over media. It says anyone who violates the decree can be arrested without a warrant. Hundreds of heavily armed troops encircle the legislature, apparently to prevent lawmakers from gathering to vote on the martial law declaration. At around 1 a.m., 190 lawmakers, including 18 from Yoon's own conservative People Power Party, vote unanimously to lift martial law. Troops and police begin to retreat from the National Assembly shortly after. At 4:30 a.m., martial law is formally lifted following a Cabinet meeting. Dec. 12 Yoon defends his martial law decree as an act of governance and denies rebellion charges, vowing to 'fight to the end' in the face of attempts to impeach him. Dec. 14 The National Assembly impeaches Yoon on a 204-85 vote. His presidential powers and duties are suspended and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, the country's No. 2 official, takes over. Dec. 31 The Seoul Western District Court issues a warrant to detain Yoon for questioning. Jan. 15 Anti-corruption investigators and police raid the presidential compound and detain Yoon, who is the first sitting president to be detained. Jan. 19 The Seoul Western District Court grants law enforcement authorities' request for a formal arrest warrant for Yoon, citing concerns he could destroy evidence. His arrest triggers a riot by his supporters, who break into the court, smashing windows and equipment. Dozens are arrested. Jan. 26 The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office indicts Yoon on charges of masterminding an attempted rebellion, describing his power grab as an illegal bid to seize the legislature and election offices and arrest political opponents. March 7 The Seoul Central District Court orders Yoon released from detention, citing unresolved issues about whether investigators had the proper authority to detain him. He is released the following day. April 4 The Constitutional Court upholds Yoon's impeachment and removes him as president, forcing a snap election within 60 days to choose his successor. The government the following week announces June 3 as election day. April 8 The government announces the presidential election will be held on June 3. April 27 The main liberal opposition Democratic Party nominates former party chief Lee Jae-myung as its presidential candidate. Opinion polls project him as the clear frontrunner in the weeks leading up to the election. May 3 The conservative People Power Party nominates Yoon's former labor minister, Kim Moon Soo, as its presidential candidate. May 11 The People Power Party cancels then reinstates Kim's presidential candidacy within hours, after a failed attempt to replace him with former Prime Minister Han, in a chaotic U-turn that underscores its disarray. May 18 Lee, Kim, and two other minor candidates participate in the first presidential debate, which focuses on restoring political stability following the martial law saga and addressing trade challenges posed by the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. May 29
Korea Herald
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Star lecturer and outspoken advocate of ex-president quits teaching
Popular Korean history lecturer Jeon Han-gil, who gained infamy in recent months for his public support for disgraced ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, has retired from teaching. The 54-year-old said earlier this month that his entire life had changed since Yoon's ill-fated martial law imposition and his subsequent impeachment. He said related controversy resulted him being expelled from TV shows and losing his friends, while his pupils expressed their disappointment and his wife had mentioned divorce. "I'm stepping down from the podium (as a lecturer) but it's more of a new beginning than a retirement," he said, vowing to engage in media via his personal news website 1 Way News. Jeon started his 26-year teaching career targeting students preparing for college entrance exams, before switching to those cramming for the state-run civil service exam. He had been among the most popular online lecturers here and had largely refrained from politically charged comments, but since last year has increasingly expressed right-wing views. The most contentious comments of Jeon were related to his support of Yoon, his martial law declaration on Dec. 3, and his public mentions of controversial theories about election rigging. He defended Yoon supporter's Jan. 19 attack against Seoul Western District Court — prompted by the court issuing then-president's arrest warrant — and criticized the Constitutional Court for confirming Yoon's impeachment. Regarding the recent wildfires in March this year that scorched the through southeastern region, he claimed that the fires were "started by North Korea and anti-state powers." He said he was supposed to appear in the Netflix hit series "When Life Gives You Tangerines,' but his scenes were cut, possibly due to the controversies.
