South Korea martial law turmoil sparks international backlash ReutersMartial law reversed in South Korea after president's surprise decree sent shockwaves CNNSouth Korea's president faces calls to resign or be impeached NPRSouth Korea lifts president's martial law decree after lawmakers reject military rule The Associated Press
Journalists criticized the president's attempt to place the press under military control, hardened by years of challenges to press freedoms by the country's political leaders.
Investors weathered a geopolitical whirlwind on Tuesday — with a declaration of martial law by South Korea's president sparking flows into haven assets, sinking the country's currency and raising concerns about political unrest in a country that's a key U.S. regional ally and a crucial link in global supply chains.
