South Korea’s president has declared martial law, the first time this has happened since the country became a democracy in 1987. Here’s why.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law across the country on Tuesday night, blaming “anti-state” activities by his political opposition.
South Korea’s constitution says the president can declare martial law when it is considered necessary to cope with a military threat or maintain public safety and order. The order has to be reviewed by national cabinet. Masked troops equipped with rifles, body armour and night-vision equipment entered the National Assembly, where they faced off with staffers who opposed them with fire extinguishers.Yoon, a career prosecutor, was elected as president in May 2022 by a margin of less than 1 per cent.
Yoon’s declaration was accompanied by an accusation that the opposition was engaged in North Korea-aligned, “anti-state activities plotting rebellion”. But he did not explain what that means and provided no specific evidence.In his announcement, Yoon complained about the 22 impeachment motions filed against administration officials since he took office.
People gather at the National Assembly in Seoul to demand South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s resignation.South Korea’s national cabinet on Wednesday morning approved a motion to end the martial law declaration about six hours after it was made.
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