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orangecrush

(23,115 posts)
Tue Dec 3, 2024, 09:43 AM Dec 3

South Korea president declares emergency martial law



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 specific 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.


Yoon labeled the opposition’s actions as “clear anti-state behavior aimed at inciting rebellion.” He further claimed these acts have “paralyzed state affairs and turned the National Assembly into a den of criminals.”

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He describing martial law as a necessary measure to eradicate these “shameless pro-North anti-state forces.” He justified the decision as essential to protect the freedoms and safety of the people, ensure the country’s sustainability, and pass on a stable nation to future generations.

The parliament speaker is traveling to parliament and plans to convene a session, according to local broadcaster YTN TV. Yonhap news agency reported though that the entrance to parliament is blocked and lawmakers are unable to enter.

Yoon accused the opposition of turning the nation into a “drug haven” and creating a state of disorder detrimental to public safety and livelihood. He also said the Democratic Party was attempting to overthrow the liberal democratic system, declaring, “The National Assembly has become a monster undermining liberal democracy, and the nation is in a precarious state, teetering on the edge of collapse.”

South Korea president declares emergency martial law

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South Korea president declares emergency martial law (Original Post) orangecrush Dec 3 OP
Mar a Lardo superpatriotman Dec 3 #1
Sounds like what is happening in the US Beachnutt Dec 3 #2
That thought orangecrush Dec 3 #3
SUMMARY OF THE CRAZY EVENTS IN SOUTH KOREA: LetMyPeopleVote Dec 3 #4

orangecrush

(23,115 posts)
3. That thought
Tue Dec 3, 2024, 10:21 AM
Dec 3

Is exactly what crossed my mind.

Sounds like the SK opposition is their version of MAGATs.

Traitors for Trump's buddy in the North.

LetMyPeopleVote

(158,210 posts)
4. SUMMARY OF THE CRAZY EVENTS IN SOUTH KOREA:
Tue Dec 3, 2024, 08:18 PM
Dec 3

This incident is truly strange




1) The president of South Korea expected an impeachment from the opposition.

2) To prevent that, he declared martial law banning all political activity!

3) The Korean army came and closed off the parliament to prevent MPs to come in and vote!

4) Korean MPs climbed over the fence and made their way to the parliament, breaching the block!

5) The special forces tried to storm the parliament, to stop the “political activity”

6) The parliament was as able to vote, and they voted unanimously to lift the martial law and lift all restrictions!

7) The army not know what to do first, decided to abide by the parliament and left!

8) Martial law will remain in place in South Korea until the president issues a decree to lift it.

The president is constitutionally obliged to lift martial law after a decision by parliament.

9) The South Korean president is expected to be arrested and impeached, according to media reports.

-> The opposition and the people won, by sneaking into the parliament and voting!
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