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Yoon's martial law declaration marked a significant and unsettling return to a mechanism not utilized in South Korea for nearly four decades, reminiscent of the military rule that plagued the nation until the mid-1980s. This historical resonance stirred strong public indignation, particularly among those aged fifty and older who vividly recall the oppressive political climate of that era. The presence of military personnel at the National Assembly evoked painful memories of authoritarianism, sparking fervent rejection of Yoon's actions.