Yoon Suk Yeol has accused the opposition of engaging in “anti-state activities” and “plotting a rebellion”.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has imposed emergency martial law, claiming that the opposition, presumably sympathetic toward the North, has been preparing a “rebellion.”
In a televised address on Tuesday, the head of state alleged that the opposition Democratic Party, which has a majority in parliament, was paralyzing the government with “anti-state activities.”
“The martial law is aimed at eradicating pro-North Korean forces and to protect the constitutional order of freedom,” Yoon insisted, as quoted by the Yonhap news agency.
According to the media outlet, the country’s Defense Ministry has summoned senior military commanders for a meeting, putting the army on full alert.
Yonhap also reported that the military has announced a suspension of all parliamentary activity, with members of the National Assembly banned from entering the building.
The Democratic Party leader, Lee Jae-myung, has reportedly denounced Yoon’s decision as “unconstitutional.”
The president’s approval ratings have been dipping in recent months, with the parliamentary opposition having repeatedly derailed his agenda since he came to power back in 2022.
The long drawn-out confrontation came to a head last week as the Democratic Party shot down Yoon’s 2025 budget bill. The head of state has also been resisting calls for a probe into several scandals, involving his wife and senior officials.
The Democratic Party opposes the ruling People Power Party’s plans, insisting on an increased budget in order to “revive people’s livelihoods and the economy.” The opposition unilaterally put forth its own bill.
It has also submitted impeachment motions against a state auditor and the chief prosecutor.
🚨JUST ANNOUNCED: South Korean President declares MARTIAL LAW. South Korea’s security forces enter the building of the National Assembly in Seoul. Tanks have taken to the streets. pic.twitter.com/4DLgGCu9gA
— AJ Huber (@Huberton) December 3, 2024
Brilliant! It appears that the evil globalist technocrats are getting somewhat worried.
For a moment i thought the martial law was to prevent a bankrun.
Their currency seems also to be in difficulty against the dollar
South Korea Ends Shortest Martial Law In History – (Zerohedge)
After the South Korean parliament rejected the short-lived martial law declared by President Yoon Suk Yeol, protests erupted in the streets of Seoul outside government buildings.
Protests are breaking out in South Korea with citizens calling for the arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol. “Arrest Yoon Suk Yeol,” protesters shouted in front of the National Assembly. South Korean parliament voted to defy Yoon’s declaration of martial law. What comes next is uncertain.
Hilarious.
Idiots, morons, fools, retards and cretins.
US puppet on steroids