The current situation marks a historic point in South Korean governance where the president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is under investigation for potential insurrection, challenging the democratic framework.
The Constitution allows for exceptions concerning insurrection and treason, meaning President Yoon could face prosecution. This has raised serious concerns regarding the precedent this sets for executive accountability.
National police chiefs were arrested under suspicion of stopping lawmakers from entering parliament post-martial law, suggesting a serious breach of democratic process amid the insurrection investigation.
The attempted suicide of former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who led martial law implementation, reveals the severe personal and political turmoil brought on by the current crisis.
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