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

AP News ^ | 12/03/2024 | AP

[BBQToadRibs2]

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 during a televised briefing, vowing to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” It wasn’t immediately clear how the steps would affect the country’s governance and democracy.

Yoon — whose approval rating has dipped in recent months — has struggled to push his agenda against an opposition-controlled parliament since taking office in 2022.

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[BBQToadRibs2]

I wonder how US forces stationed there react. No doubt they have a standing set of orders for such an event. Or I would think.

[rktman]

DOH! Why didn’t joementia think of that on 11/4?

[desertsolitaire]

They go from “Grazing Herd” status to “Raging Bull” in a hot minute, I expect. General Quarters.

[wafflehouse]

big deal or not? im not up with current events in korea but this is definitely unusual

[GrumpyOldGuy]

Well that should ease tensions! Bet the pucker factor with that paranoid nut in N.K. just went up.

[DIRTYSECRET]

Pucker factor. I was thinking of the young men not getting laid due to that feminist movement they got going over there.

[jdt1138]

Gun regulations in South Korea are very strict, with all private guns for hunting or target practice needing to be registered and stored at local police stations. Gun owners must possess and renew permits, which involve thorough background checks.

https://www.namhansouthkorea.com/can-you-carry-a-gun-in-south-korea/

[Obadiah]

It would not surprise me in the least if Biden used this as precedent to impose martial law in the US, you know, because democracy is at stake. This is how the corrupt media is spinning Biden’s ludicrous pardon of Hunter. “Well, Nixon...” Or, “Well Trump...”

[Angelino97]

I wonder how US forces stationed there react. No doubt they have a standing set of orders for such an event. Or I would think.

I hope their orders are -- defend the embassy and U.S. bases, otherwise, stay out of it.

Of course, the CIA might have several "color revolution plans" ready for such "crisis opportunities."

[Manic_Episode]

Seems possible that between now and January 20th there might be a crippled retarded lame duck reunification season here and elsewhere in the world.

[rktman]

To late now. Well, maybe not. After all, he did pardon hunter which surprised everyone. 😂😂😂😂👍

[Zathras]

Sum Ting Wong

[Zathras]

The wording and the MSM attacking it seems to indicate they are trying to throw out a conservative President.
I’m going to investigate later.

[SunkenCiv]

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