Woo Won Shik
Woo Won Shik is a prominent South Korean politician and the Speaker of the National Assembly, known for his leadership role in the legislative body. He has been a vocal critic of President Yoon Suk Yeol, particularly during the political turmoil surrounding Yoon's controversial martial law declaration in December. As a key figure in the opposition, Woo has been involved in efforts to hold the government accountable and has faced significant challenges amid the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Yoon.
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The National Assembly speaker, Woo Won-shik, climbed into the compound to help oppose martial law.
South Korea's Martial Law: How the President's Plan Came Together and Fell Apart
United States· 2026-02-19
Woo Won-shik was sent to Beijing by the South Korean authorities to open informal communication channels with North Korea.
Poate deveni Coreea de Nord un sprijin pentru Kremlin în confruntarea cu NATO?
Romania· 2025-09-07
Kim also shook hands with the speaker of South Korea's National Assembly Woo Won-shik before the start of the parade.
China's Xi projects power at military parade with Putin and Kim
Tanzania· 2025-09-03
Woo Won Shik is the Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea and is traveling to Beijing, uncertain if he will meet Kim Jong Un.
更新 | 金正恩抵達北京 新華社發布落車相【短片】 (21:14) - 20250902 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞
Hong Kong· 2025-09-02
Woo Won-shik is the Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea and is traveling to Beijing.
路透：金正恩專列抵達北京 (16:48) - 20250902 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-09-02
Woo Won Shik is the South Korean parliamentary president sent to the military parade instead of the president.
Kim Jong Un reist nach China an eine Militärparade und trifft Xi und Putin
Switzerland· 2025-08-28
Woo Won-shik is the spokesperson for the National Assembly of South Korea attending the parade.
پزشکیان، پوتین و اون به چین میروند | نخستین حضور علنی پوتین و اون در کنار شی جین پینگ
Iran· 2025-08-28
South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik will be among those attending the parade.
Putin, Kim Jong Un to attend Chinese military parade in show of defiance to the West
Canada· 2025-08-28
South Korea’s National Assembly speaker Woo Won-shik is attending the parade.
Putin and Kim to join Xi at Chinese military parade in show of defiance to the west | China
United Kingdom· 2025-08-28Woo Won-shik, the Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea, was present at the conference and called for improvement with North Korea.
کره شمالی: دو کشور برای جنگ هستهای آماده میشوندIran· 2025-07-31
Woo Won-shik, the Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea, called for improvement in relations with North Korea.
سناریوی جنگ هستهای در مرحله خطرناک؛ آمریکا و اقمارش برای جنگ هستهای آماده میشوند | ما تحمل نخواهیم کردIran· 2025-07-31
The president of the Parliament, Woo Won-shik, called for a unified response that transcends partisan divisions.
Expertos instan a Corea del Sur a prepararse ante el nuevo orden internacional bajo Trump
Bolivia· 2025-06-27
National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said the election was a fair reflection of the will of the people.
New leader Lee Jae-myung pledges to 'unite' a divided countryUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-04
Woo Won-shik is the chairman of the South Korean parliament who met with Saulius Skvernelis.
Lietuvos ir Pietų Korėjos parlamentų vadovai aptarė paramą Ukrainai
Lithuania· 2025-05-29
Woo Won-shik announced the suspension of the impeachment vote following Choi's resignation.
Atsistatydino P. Korėjos finansų ministras, turėjęs laikinai perimti prezidento pareigasLithuania· 2025-05-01
Woo Won-shik proposed revising the constitution to curb presidential powers in South Korea.
S Korea speaker proposes presidential power limits
Taiwan· 2025-04-06Woo Won-shik stated that no one in the Republic of Korea can be above the law after Yoon's dismissal.
South Korean court ousts impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
New Zealand· 2025-04-05
Woo Won Shik announced on YouTube that they would address Yoon's declaration through constitutional procedure.
Yoon removed from office: Events that brought down South Korea’s President
India· 2025-04-04
Woo Won-shik stated that no one in the Republic of Korea can be above the law after Yoon's dismissal.
South Korea court sacks Yoon Keol as president
Nigeria· 2025-04-04National Assembly speaker Woo Won Shik was among the key politicians detained under Mr Yoon's orders.
South Korean president appears in two courts while defending martial law decree – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-21
Woo Won Shik was among the key politicians allegedly detained under Yoon's orders.
Yoon appears in two different South Korean courts while defending his martial law decreeCanada· 2025-02-20