Martial Law, the Far Right, and Authoritarian Legacies in South Korea
Yoon Seok-yeol’s martial law attempt and its far-right supporters highlight the enduring power of authoritarian forces in South Korean politics. While public resistance led to his impeachment, the far-right’s deep institutional ties and growing influence continue to challenge the country’s democratic future.
One of the lawyers also criticized unproven claims of irregularities at the election commission, which Yoon cited as a factor ...
South Korea's acting leader ... in yellow jackets closely monitored the tense situation. Yoon declared martial law and deployed troops around the National Assembly on Dec. 3.
His detention ended a weekslong political standoff and hand-wringing over what South Korea should do with a leader who declared martial law last month, a move that threatened decades of hard ...
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