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In a stunning address, President Yoon declared martial law to "protect the free Republic of Korea" from what he termed "anti-state forces" allegedly aligned with North Korea. His remarks indicated a belief that his opponents in the opposition-controlled National Assembly had devolved into a "den of criminals," obstructing the government and undermining national stability. This was particularly significant considering Yoon’s government faced mounting challenges, including confrontations over budget proposals and ongoing pressures from impeachment motions targeting various government officials.