🌏 Asia-Pacific News Thread

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South Korea lifts president's martial law decree after lawmakers reject military rule

The president of South Korea has lifted the martial law he imposed on the country, bending to political pressure after a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule.

apnews.com

Like Trump he was elected by angry men.

Young, Angry, Misogynistic, and Male: Inside South Korea’s Incel Election

Anti-feminism is at the forefront of this year’s Korean presidential election, with populist candidates mobilizing an army of angry young male voters.

www.vice.com

Pro-arts but pro-sexism? New South Korean president ushers in a contentious era after 'incel election'

Against a backdrop of misogynistic rhetoric, President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol promises to create half a million jobs in the Korean cultural industry

www.theartnewspaper.com

Now he wants to be the dictator of South Korea. He should be removed from power and prosecuted if crimes have been committed.



Yoon has now banned the legislature and all political parties:

(URGENT) Activities related to National Assembly, political parties banned: martial law commander | Yonhap News Agency

en.yna.co.kr

The SK military appears to be backing the new dictatorship:

[속보] 계엄사령관에 육군 대장 박안수 | 연합뉴스

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www.yna.co.kr

Why are women such a threat to men? Or is it that they are so insecure now they have to lash out at those they perceive as weaker? Both sees are necessary and shouldn't be pitted against one another.

 

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[MagnarTheGreat]

South Korea: Democratic Party resolution: "Yoon must resign immediately, or we'll begin impeachment procedures"

https://m.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20241204030500001

 

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US has 'grave concern' as South Korea imposes, then overturns, martial law

Officials from the White House, Pentagon and State Department all said they were in close contact with their South Korean counterparts as they assessed the situation.

abcnews.go.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

[Exclusive] People Power Party Leadership: "Yoon to Leave the Party, All State Council Members to Resign, and Minister of National Defense to Dismiss"

[단독] 국민의힘 지도부 "尹 탈당·국무위원 전원사퇴·국방장관 해임"

국민의힘 지도부가 오늘 아침 열린 긴급 최고위원회의에서 윤석열 대통령의 국민의힘 탈당과 국무위원 전원 사퇴, 김용현 국방장관의 지체없는 해임을 윤 대통령에게 요구한다는 데 뜻을 모은 것으로 파악됐습니다. MBC 취재

n.news.naver.com

[Breaking News] Presidential Chief of Staff and Senior Secretary Resign En masse···Aftershocks of Martial Law

[속보]대통령 비서실장·수석 일괄 사의 표명···비상계엄 후폭풍

대통령실은 정진석 대통령비서실장 및 수석비서관들이 일괄 사의를 표명했다고 4일 밝혔다. 정 비서실장 등과 대다수의 수석들은 전날 윤석열 대통령이 비상계엄 선포를 논의하는 과정에서 배제된 것으로 전해졌다.

n.news.naver.com

All members of Yoon’s cabinet have resigned; many opposed martial law declaration:

국무위원 전원 사의 표명… 총리·여당·대통령실 긴급 회동

국무위원 전원이 4일 사의를 표명한 것으로 알려졌다. 여권 관계자에 따르면, 이날 오전 국무위원 전원이 한덕수 국무총리와의 간담회에서 한 총리에게 사의를 표명했다. 또 한 총리와 국민의힘 지도부, 대통령실의 윤석열

n.news.naver.com

 

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China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions

China has announced a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications.

apnews.com

 

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What next for South Korea after night of political drama and turmoil

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s rescinded martial law declaration will test relations with the U.S., and raises questions about the nearly 30,000 American troops in the country.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

SK President Yoon is lonely (is he an incel too) so it’s not his fault, party defenders claim:

친윤 "고독한 尹, 오죽했으면" "말벗 해줘야"…의총서 결사옹위

의원총회에서 윤석열 대통령 탈당 주장에 적극 반박 "당 지도부 대통령 빨리 만나 의중 파악해야" 주문도 지난 밤 윤석열 대통령의 비상계엄 선포를 두고 국민의힘 의원들 간 갈등의 골이 깊어지고 있다. 친한(친한동훈)계 의원들을 중심으로 윤 대통령의 탈당 요구가

www.news1.kr

(LEAD) Opposition parties submit impeachment motion against Yoon after martial law turmoil​

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241204010951315

 

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US has 'grave concern' as South Korea imposes, then overturns, martial law

Officials from the White House, Pentagon and State Department all said they were in close contact with their South Korean counterparts as they assessed the situation.

abcnews.go.com

Trump should be the one "seriously concerned ". He could be the next wannabe dictator tossed out on his ass.

 

[squeekness]

SK President Yoon is lonely (is he an incel too) so it’s not his fault, party defenders claim:

친윤 "고독한 尹, 오죽했으면" "말벗 해줘야"…의총서 결사옹위

의원총회에서 윤석열 대통령 탈당 주장에 적극 반박 "당 지도부 대통령 빨리 만나 의중 파악해야" 주문도 지난 밤 윤석열 대통령의 비상계엄 선포를 두고 국민의힘 의원들 간 갈등의 골이 깊어지고 있다. 친한(친한동훈)계 의원들을 중심으로 윤 대통령의 탈당 요구가

www.news1.kr

(LEAD) Opposition parties submit impeachment motion against Yoon after martial law turmoil​

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241204010951315

Hope they succeed. This kind of power grab can't be condoned.

 

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South Korea police investigate President Yoon as ruling party vows to block impeachment

People Power party says it will vote against impeachment bill brought by opposition amid outrage over Yoon’s attempt to declare martial law

www.theguardian.com

 

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Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts

Sake is perhaps even more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It’s brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savored in the country’s pub-like izakayas, poured during weddings and served slightly chilled for special toasts.

apnews.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

 

[squeekness]

He needs to go.

 

[blueharvest]

‘Great danger’ to South Korea unless President Yoon suspended, says ruling party leader

Head of the People Power party claims there is a significant risk that president could order ‘extreme actions’

www.theguardian.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

한동훈 탄핵 찬성에 여야 “표결 오늘로 당기자”···우원식, 오후 본회의 검토

한동훈 국민의힘 대표가 6일 윤석열 대통령 탄핵소추안 의결에 동참할 뜻을 밝히면서 7일로 예정된 탄핵 표결을 이날 오후로 당기자는 주장이 나오고 있다. 토요일까지 기다릴 필요가 없다는 주장이다. 국민의힘 친한동훈계 중진인 조경태 의원은 이날 국회에서 기자들과 만나 “하루라도 빨리 시간을 더 단축해서 (탄핵소추안 표결) 본회의를 열어야 된다”고 말했다....

www.khan.co.kr

Han Dong-hoon, leader of the People Power Party, expressed his intention to support the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on December 6. This has led to calls to move the impeachment vote, originally scheduled for December 7, to this afternoon. Proponents argue there is no need to wait until Saturday.

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www.gallup.co.kr

[Presidential Job Performance Rating]
Positive 16%, Negative 75% - Record-low positive rating and record-high negative rating since taking office.
- (Following the martial law situation) of December 4–5: Positive 13%, Negative 80%.

 

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Paraguay kicks out Chinese envoy after he urges country to cut ties with Taiwan

Officials declare Xu Wei persona non grata after he asks Paraguay government to choose China over longtime ally

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

Thursday briefing: What the martial law attempt means for South Korea’s future

In today’s newsletter: Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration – and subsequent lifting – of martial law has sent South Korea into political chaos, and left their president facing impeachment

www.theguardian.com

 

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South Korean president apologises for martial law attempt as impeachment vote looms

Yoon Suk Yeol tells nation he will face legal consequences and will not try to impose martial law for a second time

www.theguardian.com