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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in an unannounced late-night TV address Tuesday, accusing the country’s main opposition party of sympathizing with North Korea and of anti-state activities.

Yoon did not say what measures would be taken. He cited a motion by the opposition Democratic Party, which has a majority in parliament, to impeach top prosecutors and reject a government budget proposal.

“To safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea’s communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements… I hereby declare emergency martial law,” Yoon said in the TV address.

Quote (ofthevoid @ Dec 3 2024 10:07am)

I thought SK was a stable and advanced nation. What in the banana republic is this shit?

Quote (thesnipa @ Dec 3 2024 12:00pm)

Biggest red flag is referring to North Korea as "communist", which they aren't at all. seems like a clear mud slinging attempt of McCarthyism. i dont know anything of the situation but when you start claiming the opposition supports the Kims and that the Kims are communist it signals a BS meter for me.

Quote (ofthevoid @ Dec 3 2024 11:03am)

It might be some sort of political power grab but i agree pointing the finger towards NK doesn't add up. The probability of NK having any serious influence on SK opposition is silly, this is real low hanging fruit.

Quote (thesnipa @ Dec 3 2024 12:10pm)

their legislative body just voted 190-0 to revoke martial law. def up to something nefarious.

Quote (bogie160 @ Dec 3 2024 11:25am)

Opposition has 192 seats, so the opposition voted to reverse. The President's party didn't attend.