South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attends a hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. (Joen Heon-Kyun/Pool Photo via AP) This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.

In a shocking turn of events, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law late at night, citing threats to democracy. The declaration was met with fierce opposition from lawmakers and the public,

As Yoon Suk-yeol embraces the rhetoric of far-right extremists, South Korea has become deeply polarized and political violence is on the rise.

A South Korean court cancelled on Friday suspended president Yoon Suk-yeol ’s arrest warrant, paving the way for his release from jail after he was arrested in mid-January on insurrection charges over his brief imposition of martial law, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Park An-su has been placed under compulsory leave of absence Tuesday over his alleged role as martial law commander, the defense ministry said. The defense ministry has issued the order as of Tuesday for Park,

South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol spoke about imposing martial law in private gatherings over drinks with lawmakers, the former leader of his ruling party said in a new book.

Paul Ingrassia, the Trump administration’s liaison to DHS, co-hosted a right-wing podcast and echoed extreme election denial rhetoric.