South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol Declares Martial Law, Triggering Democratic Crisis
On December 3, 2024, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law at 22:23, marking an unprecedented challenge to South Korea’s democratic institutions. Within six hours, the National Assembly unanimously rejected his order, revealing deep political tensions and pushing South Korea’s democratic status into global scrutiny.
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- Democracy Under Pressure: Yoon's Failed Martial Law (2024-12-03)
- Yoon's Failed Political Coup and South Korea's Crisis (2024-12-03)
- South Korea Martial Law Lifted, Democracy Tarnished (2024-12-03)
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