South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law last night at approximately 10:30 p.m. local time, throwing the nation into chaos. The unexpected move led the U.S. government to issue guidelines for American citizens navigating this period of uncertainty.
In a televised address, Yoon accused the country’s main opposition party of aligning with the North Korean regime and participating in anti-state activities. He cited these allegations as key justifications for invoking the highly controversial law.
The declaration triggered a swift backlash. Outraged lawmakers stormed into the parliament in an attempt to overturn the martial law, escalating tensions further. But what exactly has made this decree so polarizing, sparking
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