The president is threatened with dismissal after declaring martial law.
Correspondent in Seoul
« Stop the coup! » On the tarmac, the crowd gathered in front of the white gates shouts, in the heart of the night cold. Midnight has already struck in Seoul, and the fate of South Korea is now being decided, beyond this iron gate, in the intimidating colonnaded building of the National Assembly, surrounded by police in fluorescent uniforms. A few minutes earlier, helicopters placed special forces commandos on the roof with the mission of taking control of the holy of holies of this young Asian democracy, the scene of often muscular debates, like in a 70s film. I couldn't sit at home, watching my country fall back into dictatorship! I came as soon as I heard the president's announcement. It is the future of democracy that is at stake » explains Baek, a 25-year-old student, his long locks sweeping across a pale face. Under the light of streetlights, thousands of Seoulites converged…
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