Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law shocked South Koreans, revealing deep societal discontent and a political landscape marked by intense polarization since his narrow election victory.
The events leading to Mr. Yoon's martial law declaration and its swift retraction underscore the turmoil in South Korea's political scene, where protests erupted against perceived authoritarian shifts.
Mr. Yoon's election win by just 0.8 percentage points was seen more as a rejection of the previous liberal government than a legitimate endorsement of his conservative policies.
National sentiment turned dramatically against Mr. Yoon following his controversial martial law declaration, highlighting a significant disconnect between the government and public expectations in South Korea.
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