Part 3/8:
Consequences of Martial Law
The fallout from the President's declaration was swift and severe. Notably, South Korea's Defense Minister became the latest casualty of this political debacle, resigning under pressure as the implications of asserting martial law illuminated questions regarding governance and military power. As public sentiment grew increasingly negative toward the Yoon administration, a significant number of lawmakers convened in the National Assembly to overturn the emergency law, voting unanimously against it.