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Martial law in South Korea: How citizens and lawmakers fought back | The New Statesman
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9:28Now PlayingSouth Korea’s martial law declaration was quickly reversed – but why did it happen?
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In an unprecedented move, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, citing threats from political opponents and pro-North Korean forces. But what followed was a swift and determined resistance from both lawmakers and citizens, preventing a full-blown crisis.
Katie Stallard joins Hannah Barnes to unpack the chaotic events that unfolded and explores their impact on South Korea’s democracy and the president’s political future.
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