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The president's initial announcement incited confusion among South Koreans, who, while aware of North Korea's nuclear threat, have increasingly focused on domestic issues and governance rather than external military posturing. Many South Koreans expressed disbelief that Yoon could resort to such extreme measures, especially in light of his administration's previous failures, such as the recent corruption scandals that had overshadowed its credibility.
In the face of the crisis, citizens did not appear to be swayed by Yoon's rhetoric linking the internal protests to external threats. Instead, they expressed a strong desire for genuine democratic processes, fighting back against perceived totalitarian tendencies.