Threats to his job and a divided country over his power grab make South Korean President Yoon defend martial law.
- Those who are against Yoon’s “delusional” support of martial law
- Martial law has caused chaos, which has police chiefs and important friends in detention.
When President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged to “fight to the end” against takeover attempts after declaring martial rule on December 3, South Korea faced an unprecedented crisis.
Yoon hailed the contentious decision in a live address, calling it a government response to opposition party uprising allegations and constitutional order.
A National Assembly recall vote by the opposition targeted Yoon. He faced power misuse and democratic threat charges.
Due to martial rule, lawmakers sacked and suspended Yoon’s police chief and justice minister. This pressures the president, who is under investigation.
After six hours, all parties reversed Yoon’s martial law order, which saw hundreds of Korean military surround the house and try to access the election commission.
Political instability exists as protesters demand Yoon’s resignation and investigations into various charges, including insurrection, which is banned in South Korea.
Yoon highly disapproved of the big opposition Democrats. He labeled it “a monster” and “anti-state forces” choking government.
He stated martial law was required to stop the party from firing officials, suspending the budget, and assisting North Korea.
“I am committed to doing everything in my power to ensure that the forces and criminal groups responsible for paralyzing our government’s operations and disrupting the constitutional order do not pose a threat to the future of the Republic of Korea,” she adds.
Many termed Yoon’s words “an expression of extreme delusion” and “false propaganda,” prompting far-right violence. Democrats will impeach without a two-thirds National Assembly majority.
Legal experts and opposition groups argue Yoon’s martial law may violate the constitution since South Korean law only authorizes it in wartime.
The president lacks such talents; thus, the military protecting the National Assembly may constitute a coup.
Former defense minister Kim Yong Hyun was imprisoned for supporting and executing martial law, and Yoon and his supporters are under investigation. Police chiefs from Seoul and others were detained for mayhem.
Nations plan to impeach Yoon for his actions. If he wins, Yoon will be suspended until the Constitutional Court removes him. A new presidential election is possible in 60 days.
South Korea evolves. Democracy and Yoon’s presidency are ambiguous. Political tensions and inquiry rise as many fear a new constitutional danger.
