President Yoon Suk Yeol’s mysterious martial law declaration and subsequent attempt to impeach him are threatening the recent export momentum of Korea’s defense contractors. Potential partner countries are calling off their planned talks in the wake of the political unrest.

Qatari diplomats spoke with Syria's leading rebel faction, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, on Monday, an official briefed on the developments told Reuters, as regional states race to open contact with the group after its rapid offensive toppled Bashar al-Assad.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has postponed his planned visit to South Korea following President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration and subsequent lifting of martial law. The decision to delay the visit was made in response to the recent political developments in South Korea.

From trade and diplomacy to markets and budgets, South Korea struggled to contain the fallout from the president's brief but shocking martial law attempt last week, just as the country navigates an uncertain future with its ally the United States.

Prosecutors are weighing arresting President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection. His former defense minister, who has already been detained, attempted suicide.

North Korean state media KCNA on Wednesday reported for the first time on South Korea's ongoing political turmoil since President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law attempt. Last week's shocking martial law order triggered concerns about a power vacuum and plunged Asia's fourth-largest economy and a key U.

South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week’s martial law declaration

Veteran South Korean broadcaster Kim Ou-joon said he left home and went into hiding minutes after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law last week in a televised announcement. Fearing for his life,