South Korea’s fame as a secure democracy confronted a severe menace on Tuesday evening when President Yoon Suk-yeol shocked the nation – and far of the world – by declaring martial legislation.
He was compelled to withdraw his decree hours later, after it was overwhelmingly rejected by members of parliament.
President Yoon now faces an impeachment movement and is beneath stress to step down – each from his personal social gathering and commerce unions.
What prompted the South Korean chief to declare martial legislation?
And the way will the Asian financial powerhouse cope with this extraordinary problem to its democracy?
Presenter: Neave Barker
Company:
Natalia Slavney – Analysis analyst, Korea Program
BJ Kim – Professor of worldwide research at Hankuk College
Darcie Draudt-Vejares – Fellow of Korean research on the Carnegie Endowment for Worldwide Peace
