South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Announces "Emergency Martial Law"

On December 3rd, local time, due to escalating domestic political disputes, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol announced "Emergency Martial Law."

The political situation in South Korea has been turbulent recently. The results of the previous parliamentary elections led to a setback for the ruling party associated with President Yoon Suk-yeol, as the opposition party secured a majority in the National Assembly, significantly undermining the Yoon administration's ability to promote policies and initiatives, with many of its political reform plans facing strong resistance.

The intensification of this political dispute is also reflected in the public's dissatisfaction with the government. Previously, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in Seoul to demand the impeachment of Yoon Suk-yeol, whose approval ratings have plummeted to historic lows, with public trust in the government nearly collapsing. This series of events highlights the sharp degree of political conflict within South Korea.

President Yoon Suk-yeol's announcement of "Emergency Martial Law" is undoubtedly a significant event in South Korean politics, and its subsequent impact and developments remain to be observed.