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South Korea's Political Crisis: A Standoff of Democracy and Martial Law
The political landscape in South Korea has dramatically shifted following President Yoon Suk-yeol's unexpected declaration of emergency martial law. This shocking announcement was made late one night as he sought to protect the "Free Republic of Korea" from what he termed a threat posed by North Korean communist forces and to combat the alleged anti-state activities of various pro-North groups. The declaration quickly escalated into widespread military presence and censorship, sparking protests across the nation.