Seoul (AFP) – Thousands of protesters rally in front of South Korea’s National Assembly in Seoul, calling for the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol, after his U-turn on Martial Law. Yoon suspended civilian rule the night of December 3, and deployed troops and helicopters to parliament only for lawmakers to vote down the measure.
Seoul (AFP) – South Korean politician and spokesperson for the opposition Democratic Party, An Gwi-ryeong, describes how she tussled with a soldier during President Yoon Suk Yeol’s abortive attempt at martial law. “I was scared because I am a person, but a lot of citizens threw themselves and confronted martial law forces. So I couldn’t back down,” she tells AFP.
Ninove (Belgium) (AFP) – The far right in Belgium won an unprecedented absolute majority in the town of Ninove in October’s municipal election. Guy D’haeseleer, who takes over as mayor on 5 December, says all residents and newcomers must learn Flemish to get “access to social benefits.”
China’s foreign ministry announces sanctions on US companies and individuals for selling arms to Taiwan. The sanctions target 13 firms engaged in the production of drones, unmanned aerial systems and other military products. They also cover six top executives at companies including Raytheon and BAE Systems.
Argentine President Javier Milei calls for the formation of a right-wing network at the conservative CPAC summit in Buenos Aires.
Seoul (AFP) – South Korean veterans protest outside the presidential office demanding President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment over his brief imposition of martial law.
Paris (AFP) – Emily MacKinnon is a collector of all things Notre Dame. The 29-year-old moved from Canada to Paris to set up a Notre Dame tour business right as the 850-year-old cathedral prepares to open its doors to the public after a devastating fire in 2019.
Seoul (AFP) – Thousands of protesters call for the resignation of South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol as they take part in a protest on the steps leading to the National Assembly in Seoul. South Korea’s opposition moved to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 4 after his extraordinary but short-lived imposition of martial law that brought thousands of protesters to the streets. IMAGES
Guangzhou (AFP) – Surrounded by racks of colourful dresses and blazers in China’s manufacturing hub of Guangzhou, plus-size clothing brand owner and influencer Amanda Yao is on a mission to promote body positivity. She is part of a small but growing number of women in China challenging restrictive beauty standards, including thinness, pale skin and childlike features.
South China Sea (AFP) – The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired water cannon and “sideswiped” a government vessel during a maritime patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, after Beijing said it had “exercised control” over the ship.
Seoul (AFP) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing calls to resign after his short-lived attempt to impose martial law was voted down by lawmakers. Yoon’s actions have brought thousands of people to the streets in protest.
Seoul (AFP) – South Koreans gather at Seou’s downtown Gwanghwamun in a protest to demand the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he abandoned a short-lived attempt at martial law that plunged the country into its deepest turmoil in its modern democratic history and caught its close allies around the world off guard. IMAGES
