The reason that this is going to be just so I think emotionally jarring for the folks in Korea is because this is not really distant history.
Just seeing these headlines, seeing these scenes, knowing that this is possible, I think just in and of itself in the context of South Korean history is important.
We now talk about South Korea as one of the most important democratic countries... seeing these scenes, knowing that this is possible.
This declaration by President Yoon echoes past military dictatorships, raising concerns about democracy’s decline not just abroad, but also as a cautionary tale for the U.S.
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