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S. Korea: Tentative calm after Yoon's martial law ambush

Fabian Kretschmer in Seoul, South Korea | Gerhard Elfers
December 4, 2024

South Korea's opposition parties have submitted a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his shock imposition of martial law. DW's Fabian Kretschmer on the current mood in Seoul and the possible motives behind Yoon's move.

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