War law in South Korea: President Yoon triggers crisis!

War law in South Korea: President Yoon triggers crisis!

South Korea is in a deep political crisis: President Yoon Suk-Yeol surprisingly proclaimed war law to combat the alleged threat from North Korean forces and to combat the elements he describes as "anti-state". In a TV speech on Tuesday evening, Yoon said that government work was paralyzed due to the "violations" of the opposition, which he accused as a henchman of North Korea. According to media reports, the parliament was sealed off and all political activities were prohibited as to see the displeasure of many citizens and the concern of international observers, such as .

The opposition, led by the Democratic Party (DP), criticized Yoons as unconstitutional and quickly brought in a law to the right of war in parliament. Yoons rival party recently took control of the draft budget in 2025, which led to a dispute between the political camps. The President of the Parliament described Yoons as invalid. In the middle of protests in front of the parliament and a tense atmosphere in which soldiers tried to penetrate the building, reports on calls such as "Arrested Yoon Suk-Yeol" and "withdraws war law", according to Vol.at .

The situation also influences the economic stability of the country, since the South Korean Won loses great value due to political uncertainty. Finance Minister Choi Sang-Mok has called a crisis meeting to discuss possible measures to stabilize the market. The United States is concerned about developments, with Vice Foreign Minister Kurt Campbell pushing steadfast solutions in accordance with the rule of law. The military presence of the United States in South Korea, with 28,500 soldiers, remains essential for regional security, especially in view of the ongoing threat from North Korea.