NEWS ALERT: Chaos breaks out in South Korea after president declares martial law, parliament votes to defy order

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From the Associated Press: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls the country’s parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea.

Hours later, parliament voted to lift the declaration, with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declaring that the martial law was “invalid” and that lawmakers “will protect democracy with the people.”

Police and military personnel were seen leaving the Assembly’s grounds after Woo called for their withdrawal. Lee Jae-myung, leader of the liberal Democratic Party, which holds the majority in the 300-seat parliament, said the party’s lawmakers will remain in the Assembly’s main hall until Yoon formally lifts his order.

Seemingly hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Assembly, waving banners and calling for Yoon’s impeachment.

The U.S. State Department issued a statement, saying, “We are closely tracking President Yoon’s recent declaration of martial law. The situation is fluid. Please monitor local news sources for updates as the situation progresses and sign up to receive direct updates…”

Author and China expert Gordon Chang voiced concern, writing, “How will #NorthKorea take advantage of the turmoil in #SouthKorea?”

Journalist Matt Kim shed more light on the situation:

Couple things to know about South Korea while the ‘martial law’ news trends:

1. President Yoon Suk Yeol is from the Conservative Party. (People Power Party)

2. He was a former federal prosecutor that got elected under the promise of removing government corruption.

3. Due to the perception that he was targeting political enemies instead of overall corruption, his approval rating has dropped horrendously low. (19%)

4. North Korea has nothing to do with the this. This is super common in South Korea; to blame any action on the North to justify extreme action. This is well known and understood in Korea.

5. The next presidential election isn’t until 2027. (5 yr terms)

6. The National Assembly (legislative) is a liberal majority.

7. South Korea has a history of authoritarian presidents, as well as putting them in prison.

With such an incredibly low approval rating, losing the National Assembly at the midterms, and cries for impeachment, this is most likely a last ditch effort to implement his plan to remove corruption and eradicate deep state. Not sure if this is the best way to handle that…but pay attention.

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