south korean politics

The current political upheaval in South Korea represents a critical moment in the nation’s democratic journey. President Yoon Suk Yeol’s sudden declaration of “emergency vigilance” has triggered a swift response from the Democratic Party of Korea, the nation’s largest opposition party, creating a tense political standoff.

South Korea plunged into a constitutional crisis as President Yoon Suk-yeol declared emergency martial law in a sudden televised address, only to face immediate resistance from the National Assembly. This dramatic sequence of events marks one of the most significant political confrontations in recent South Korean history.