Yoon’s martial law debacle a throwback to South Korea’s history of military rule

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived proclamation of martial law this week marked the first time a South Korean leader took such a drastic measure since the country became a fully functioning democracy more than 35 years ago.

Dec 4, 2024 - 07:00
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Yoon’s martial law debacle a throwback to South Korea’s history of military rule
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived proclamation of martial law this week marked the first time a South Korean leader took such a drastic measure since the country became a fully functioning democracy more than 35 years ago.