Street 20 | Agencies
On Tuesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol revealed the decision to impose martial law in the country.
The South Korean President revealed the reasons for the decision, saying: “Martial law is necessary to protect the constitutional order and eliminate pro-North Korean forces in the country,” without further details.
That decision came to control parliament, sympathize with North Korea, and paralyze the government through anti-state activities.
Yoon announced this step during a brief television press conference, describing it as a mission to defend the country’s constitutional order, and it is immediately clear how these steps will affect the country’s system of government and democracy.
Since assuming the presidency in 2022, the South Korean president has faced many challenges in advancing his policy agendas due to the opposition’s control of Parliament.
The declaration of martial law also represents a critical turning point for South Korea, although the immediate ramifications for governance and democratic processes in the country remain unclear.
The announcement drew attention to political dynamics within South Korea, where the president’s relationship with the opposition-controlled legislature has been tense.
