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President Yoon in crisis: South Korea experiences protests against martial law!
South Korea: President Yoon Suk-yeol lifts martial law after protests; Opposition plans impeachment proceedings.
President Yoon in crisis: South Korea experiences protests against martial law!
On December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol announced martial law in South Korea in a surprise announcement. In his night speech, he accused the largest opposition party, the Democratic Party, of harboring sympathy for North Korea and carrying out “anti-state activities.” This drastic measure immediately generated massive resistance not only within the opposition party but also within the ranks of his own government. After just six hours, Yoon lifted martial law after the National Assembly unanimously passed a motion to lift it. These events led to heated discussions and protests across the country Wikipedia ) reported.
The deputies of the ruling party, the power of the citizens, did not join the impeachment proceedings against President Yoon demanded by the opposition. This happened despite massive pressure from the opposition, which relied on the support of at least eight MPs from the ruling party to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority. Rep. Cho Kyoung-tae said Saturday the party would not vote for impeachment. Before the vote, most members of the ruling party left the chamber, indicating the great unrest within the political landscape, as well oe24 determines.
Explosion of unrest
The imposition and rapid lifting of martial law catapulted President Yoon Suk-yeol into political chaos. Yoon reportedly tried to order targeted arrests of political opponents, leading to an abrupt resignation of the defense minister who claimed responsibility for the declaration of martial law. Political tensions are rising as mass protests against the president's actions take to the streets of South Korea. Citizens are loudly calling for his resignation and criticizing what they see as a draconian response to the political tensions. This situation shows how fragile political stability is under Yoon's leadership. The next steps will be crucial for the future of Korean politics and citizens' trust in the government.