South Korean president declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of anti-state activities

Associated Press ^ | December 3, 2024 | no name given

[rod5591]

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law,” Tuesday accusing the country’s opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities.

Yoon made the announcement in a televised briefing, vowing to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.”

It wasn’t immediately clear how Yoon’s step would affect the country’s governance and democracy. The move drew immediate opposition from politicians, including the leader of his own conservative party, Han Dong-hoon, who called the decision “wrong” and vowed to “stop it with the people.” Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election, called Yoon’s announcement “illegal and unconstitutional.”

[SarahPalin2012]

What are you smoking? Suggesting the US needs martial law?

Not martial law. Each situation and each government is different. But hope you don't think our fight against the Deep State that is coming will be roses and rainbows. Or maybe I need to get what you're smoking -- 'cause it seems to be even better stuff.