South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law,” Tuesday accusing the country’s opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities.

Yoon made the announcement during a televised briefing. He declared the step as critical for defending the country’s constitutional order. It wasn’t immediately clear how the steps would affect the country’s governance and democracy.

Yoon since taking office in 2022 had struggled to push his agendas against an opposition-controlled parliament

Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-12-03 08:49:55">December 3, 2024 at 8:49 AM EST</time>

He accused the opposition of paralyzing the government{ai:summary}<p>South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law,” accusing the opposition of undermining the government and sympathizing with North Korea. This move is aimed at defending the constitutional order amid challenges in governance since his 2022 inauguration.</p><p>The implications for South Korea's governance and democracy remain uncertain following this declaration. #politics</p>

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

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