President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law in South Korea, citing unspecified threats, has sparked swift protests and an overwhelming parliamentary rejection of his power grab.
Karl Friedhoff noted that Yoon's actions reflect not just a power grab but a deep-seated incompetence that has destabilized his leadership, igniting civil protests.
The protests erupting against Yoon's martial law declaration emphasize South Korea's robust civil society, where mass demonstrations are an ingrained part of the political landscape.
Yoon’s characterization of the National Assembly as a 'den of criminals' reveals his drastic measures to consolidate power, misjudging public sentiment and the strength of civil resistance.
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