South Korean president declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of anti-state activities

South Korean Leader’s Brief, But Ill-Advised Flirtation With Martial Law

By Bruce Klingner via The Daily Signal | December 03, 2024 South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol abruptly declared martial law on Tuesday, blaming “anti-state forces” planning to overthrow the government. Yoon had previously complained of media and opposition groups pushing false information to subvert society, but gave no indication he

South Korean Bishops: Martial law risks undermining hard-earned democracy

The Catholic Bishops of South Korea have criticized President Yoon Suk Yeol’s recent declaration of martial law, urging him to take responsibility for what they described as a “procedurally illegitimate” decision. Read all

South Korean President Declares Martial Law, Sparking Protest

By Natalia Marques  –  Dec 3, 2024 In his announcement declaring martial law, President Yoon Suk Yeol stated that he seeks to eradicate “shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces” On Wednesday morning in Korea, President Yoon declared that he would lift his decree of martial law following mass protest and a unanimous parliamentary vote against the measure. In a statement, Mr. Yoon claimed that he declared emergency martial law “as an act of …

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On the 3rd, President Yoon Seok-yeol declared martial law, calling the opposition party "anti-national forces seeking to overthrow the regime." However, the National Assembly passed a resolution to revoke the martial law about six hours later, and the opposition party submitted a motion to impeach him, putting him in an even more difficult position. Why did Yoon make such an extreme choice, and what will the future hold for South Korean politics?

What to Know About the Martial Law Chaos in South Korea

South Korea’s president declared emergency martial law, setting the nation reeling and prompting K-pop fans to worry about enlisted idols.