Short-lived Martial Law – Commentary by Prof. Yong-Chool Ha, Center for Korea Studies
December 4, 2024
A surprising political incident unfolded in South Korea, catching both its citizens and the global community off guard. At 11 p.m. on December 3, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. In response, the Korean National Assembly, where the opposition party holds a majority, unanimously voted to block the decree, with 190 out of 300