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December 2024 - South Korea Special Weapons News
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- S. Korea's acting president OKs appointment of 2 crucial justices, vetoes investigation bills against Yoon People's Daily 31 Dec 2024 -- South Korean acting President Choi Sang-mok on Tuesday approved the appointment of two of the three constitutional court justices who will fill vacancies on the nine-member bench for President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment trial.
- Two Senior South Korean Military Officials Indicted Over Martial Law — Reports Sputnik 31 Dec 2024 -- Two high-ranking South Korean military officials have been indicted over their role in the president's failed attempt to impose martial law, the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday.
- South Korean court issues detention warrant for Yoon VOA 31 Dec 2024 -- A South Korean court has approved a detention warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces insurrection charges over his attempt to impose martial law in December.
- S. Korea's joint investigation unit seeks arrest warrant for president Yoon People's Daily 30 Dec 2024 -- South Korea's joint investigation unit said Monday that it sought a warrant to arrest the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law imposition.
- South Korean court issues arrest warrant for Yoon VOA 30 Dec 2024 -- A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces insurrection charges over his attempt to impose martial law earlier this month.
- South Korea's parliament impeaches acting President Han Duck-soo Press TV 27 Dec 2024 -- South Korean lawmakers have impeached the country's prime minister and acting president, Han Duck-soo, amid a deepening political crisis sparked by his predecessor's martial law decree.
- North Korean soldier captured in Kursk dies from injuries: South's spy agency Radio Free Asia 26 Dec 2024 -- A North Korean soldier who was captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region has died from his wounds, South Korea's spy agency confirmed.
- South Korea confirms capture of wounded North Korean soldier in Kursk Radio Free Asia 26 Dec 2024 -- South Korea's spy agency confirmed that a wounded North Korean soldier was captured alive in Russia's Kursk region, following the release of a photo by Ukrainian media purportedly showing the soldier in custody.
- S. Korean president defies CIO's 2nd request to appear for questioning People's Daily 23 Dec 2024 -- South Korea's corruption investigative body said Monday that impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol defied its second request to appear for questioning over his martial law imposition.
- Deputy Secretary Campbell's Meeting with Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong Kyun US Dept. of State 23 Dec 2024
- Deputy Secretary Kurt M. Campbell and ROK First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong Kyun Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 23 Dec 2024
- South Korea says North Korea preparing to send more troops, weapons to Russia VOA 23 Dec 2024 -- South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Monday there are indications that North Korea is preparing to send more troops and weapons to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine.
- Joint Statement on Afghanistan US Dept. of State 20 Dec 2024 -- Special Envoys and Representatives for Afghanistan of Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Geneva on December 16, 2024 to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.
- Secretary Blinken's Telephone Call with Republic of Korea FM Cho US Dept. of State 20 Dec 2024
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With ROK Acting Minister of National Defense Kim Seon-ho DoD 19 Dec 2024
- Joint U.S.-ROK-Japan Symposium on Countering DPRK Illicit Maritime Activities US Dept. of State 17 Dec 2024 -- The U.S. Department of State, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan co-hosted a Joint U.S.-ROK-Japan Maritime Industry Symposium on Countering DPRK Illicit Maritime Activities in Singapore on December 17, 2024. The
- Republic of Korea - KDX-II Class Destroyers Product Improvement Program DSCA 16 Dec 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of KDX-II Class Destroyers Product Improvement Program and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- North Korea says 'lies' by South's Yoon about a 'threat' led to impeachment Radio Free Asia 16 Dec 2024 -- North Korea's state media said on Monday South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol told lies about a threat to his country to justify his "foolish" declaration of martial law, which it said had backfired and resulted in his impeachment.
- Chinese FM stresses importance of stable bilateral ties in face of S.Korea's internal political strife Global Times 16 Dec 2024 -- "We have taken note of the most recent political developments in the ROK. These are the ROK's internal affairs, on which I will not comment," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday in response to South Korea's National Assembly passing the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday.
- China's policy towards ROK consistent, says Chinese FM on impeachment motion against Yoon Global Times 16 Dec 2024 -- China has taken note of the most recent political developments in the ROK. They are the ROK's internal affairs, and we will not comment on it, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday, in response to the South Korean National Assembly passing the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday.
- S. Korea's constitutional court to prioritize Yoon's impeachment case People's Daily 16 Dec 2024 -- South Korea's constitutional court said Monday that it will prioritize the case on whether to uphold or reject an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol that was passed by the National Assembly last Saturday.
- S. Korean prosecutors summon President Yoon for questioning for 2nd time People's Daily 16 Dec 2024 -- South Korean prosecutors summoned President Yoon Suk-yeol for questioning for the second time on Monday after their botched attempt to subpoena the impeached president last week, according to multiple media outlets.
- Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink's Participation in the Second Trilateral Indo-Pacific Dialogue with Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan US Dept. of State 11 Dec 2024
- Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink's Trilateral Meeting with Counterparts from the Republic of Korea and Japan Concerning Developments in the DPRK US Dept. of State 09 Dec 2024 -- Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink met with Japan's Director General Namazu Hiroyuki and Republic of Korea (ROK) Vice Foreign Minister Cho Koo-rae on December 9 to discuss concerning developments in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
- Parliament strips Yoon of powers; court to make final call People's Daily 16 Dec 2024 -- The parliament of the Republic of Korea impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday over his short-lived martial law decree, sparking jubilation among supporters of the action, but the decision requires endorsement from the country's Constitutional Court, which analysts said indicates that political uncertainty in the ROK is far from over.
- Republic of Korea: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest developments European External Action Service (EEAS) 14 Dec 2024 -- The EU takes note of the decision by the National Assembly to impeach President Yoon Seok Yul. It is important now to ensure a swift and orderly resolution of the current political crisis in line with the Korean Constitution. The Republic of Korea is an important strategic partner for the EU.
- Impeachment of Republic of Korea President Yoon US Dept. of State 14 Dec 2024 -- The United States reiterates our support for the Republic of Korea (ROK), its citizens and democratic processes, and the rule of law.
- Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo of the Republic of Korea The White House 14 Dec 2024
- Yoon survives impeachment attempt; opposition vows another vote within days VOA 07 Dec 2024 -- South Korean lawmakers failed Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law, an outcome that delivers at least a temporary reprieve for the embattled conservative president.
- Ahead of impeachment vote, Yoon apologizes for anxiety over martial law decree VOA 07 Dec 2024 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday apologized for causing public anxiety and vowed he would not attempt a second martial law decree, in an apparent last-minute bid to save his presidency ahead of an impeachment vote.
- South Korea's Yoon faces impeachment as key conservative turns against him VOA 06 Dec 2024 -- The head of South Korea's ruling People Power Party has announced support for suspending the duties of President Yoon Suk Yeol - a stunning, last-minute move to abandon his fellow conservative leader that analysts say greatly increases the chances of Yoon's impeachment over his failed attempt at martial law.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho US Dept. of State 05 Dec 2024
- The troubled history of South Korean presidents VOA 05 Dec 2024 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is now facing impeachment after a shock bid to suspend civilian rule.
- South Korea's ruling party opposes impeachment of president over martial law debacle VOA 05 Dec 2024 -- Leaders of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's political party say they will not back a motion by the opposition party to impeach the embattled president over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law.
- Republic of Korea: Statement by the Spokesperson on the recent developments European External Action Service (EEAS) 04 Dec 2024 -- The European Union welcomes the lifting of the emergency martial law after the National Assembly voted to reject it.
- South Korean opposition files impeachment motion against Yoon Radio Free Asia 04 Dec 2024 -- South Korean opposition parties filed a motion on Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, a bid that parliament rejected after protesters gathered outside the National Assembly in Seoul.
- Backlash grows against South Korea's Yoon after martial law decree VOA 04 Dec 2024 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law appeared to backfire Wednesday, as lawmakers prepared to begin impeachment proceedings and one of the country's largest labor unions launched an indefinite general strike demanding his resignation.
- South Korea's president lifts martial law hours after declaring it Radio Free Asia 03 Dec 2024 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ended martial law, just hours after he declared it to counter "threats from North Korea" and "anti-state activities" by the domestic political opposition.
- Statement on Developments in the Republic of Korea US Dept. of State 03 Dec 2024 -- The United States has watched closely developments over the last 24 hours in the Republic of Korea.
- Yoon's martial law declaration sparks chaos in South Korea VOA 03 Dec 2024 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly imposed martial law Tuesday, an unanticipated move that rattled the nation and underscored political turmoil in a vital U.S. ally.
- US watches situation in South Korea 'with grave concern' VOA 03 Dec 2024 -- The United States is closely monitoring "with grave concern" the rapidly unfolding situation in South Korea, where President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law late Tuesday, citing the need to protect the nation from North Korea's communist forces and eliminate anti-state elements.
- Risk of North Korea's miscalculation rises after South's martial law declaration VOA 03 Dec 2024 -- U.S. analysts are warning against a possible provocation by Pyongyang after a short-lived declaration of martial law on Tuesday threw South Korea into political turmoil.
- South Korean president declares martial law to clamp down on 'pro-North Korean' lawmakers Press TV 03 Dec 2024 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared nationwide martial law in a move to clamp down on his "despicable pro-North Korean" political opponents.
- Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jed Royal's Keynote Remarks at the 2024 Korea Society Van Fleet Signature Policy Conference (As Delivered) DoD 03 Dec 2024
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