Kim Keon-hee, South Korea’s first lady, has become a lightning rod for controversy amid the chaos caused by her husband’s failed attempt to impose martial law last week, with scandals tied to her wealth and influence seen as a major factor in his political misfortunes. There has also been widespread speculation that Yoon Suk-yeol declared…
South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol (AP photo) South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol is embroiled in a significant political crisis following his controversial decision to impose martial law and deploy armed forces in the capital, Seoul. Although Yoon apologised on Saturday, the unexpected declaration has ignited widespread outrage among citizens. Here are the things…
Backed into a political corner, with a hostile parliament and tanking approval ratings, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol opted for the nuclear option. In a late-night televised address, the beleaguered president and former prosecutor announced he was imposing martial law. “To safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea’s communist…