South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in an attempt to halt constitutional government, a move criticized as an extreme overreaction without a national security crisis. The declaration came after opposition parliament members sought to impeach his appointees and investigate his wife.
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Dec 3, 2024, in an effort to halt constitutional government, which political science professor Robert Kelly described as an enormous shock and a radical step with no prior mention or discussion. The move came as a response to frustrations arising from the opposition-dominated parliament's attempts to impeach his appointees, block his budget, and investigate his wife.
This action was seen as an extreme overreaction and reminiscent of a coup, especially given the lack of a national security crisis. Many South Koreans protested against the declaration, reflecting the country's history of defending democratic rights
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