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Tagesschau | South Korea's president imposed martial law and then lifted it

South Korean president Yun Sok-jol unexpectedly declared martial law and sent troops into parliament. The institution then rejected martial law, as did members of the president's party. South Korea's head of state declared martial law amid a dispute over the national budget. The President made the surprise announcement in a televised speech. In the speech, he accused the opposition of sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities. Tereza Novotná, Research Associate at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Tagesschau.

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3. December 2024

I'm as surprised as everyone else at what happened today. I think it is a good step that the President, on the basis of Parliament, has lifted martial law and returned to normal politics.

Listen to the full interview here.