"The recent declaration of martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol is reminiscent of past political turmoils in South Korea that younger generations only read about, such as during Chun Doo-hwan's 1980 crackdown in Gwangju, which became a pivotal event for the country’s democratic evolution."
"The Gwangju protests and their brutal suppression by Chun’s regime not only exposed the state’s oppressive measures against dissent but also became a powerful symbol in South Korea’s quest for democracy, prompting many to call for constitutional revisions to honor its significance."
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