South Korean Democratic Resistance Against Presidential Martial Law

| Importance: 9/10 | Status: confirmed

On December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared a nationwide martial law, triggering an immediate and coordinated democratic resistance. The National Assembly swiftly convened, annulled the martial law within hours, and initiated impeachment proceedings. Citizens and lawmakers demonstrated remarkable resilience by blocking military movements, organizing mass protests, and leveraging digital platforms to mobilize resistance, ultimately preserving democratic institutions.

Key Actors

Yoon Suk Yeol Lee Jae-myung South Korean Parliament Civil Society Organizations Democratic Party of Korea

Tags

international-resistance democratic-safeguards parliamentary-action martial-law-resistance democratic-resilience

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