On December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, citing threats from โcommunist forcesโ and accusing the opposition Democratic Party of anti-state activities.
The declaration suspends parliamentary activities and grants military authority to maintain order, with troops mobilized in Seoul.
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung denounced the move as illegal and called for public resistance, while even members of Yoonโs People Power Party voiced concerns.
This is the first martial law declaration in South Korea since 1979, sparking fears of political repression and human rights violations.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation as tensions escalate.
