In a historic and deeply unsettling move, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared martial law, citing threats of “anti-state” activities by opposition leaders.
This is the first such declaration since the dictatorship of Chun Doo-hwan in 1980.
Here’s what’s happening:
• Budget Crisis: Parliament failed to pass the budget due to opposition leaders blocking it.
• Government Shutdown: The president claims the opposition paralyzed governance, forcing his hand.
• Martial Law Declared: All institutions are now under presidential control.
• Parliament Raided: Opposition leaders face arrests as the military storms government buildings.
• Media Censored: All press is under strict martial law control.
• Military in Seoul: Armed forces now occupy the city center.
This power move has thrown one of Asia’s leading democracies into chaos, with fears growing over the economic and political fallout.
