Aurel Croissant, a political scientist at Heidelberg University, states, 'Both moments were attempts by a sitting executive to prevent another branch of government from performing its constitutional duties.'
The recent martial law in South Korea is described by Croissant as 'a textbook example of such a self-coup,' resonating with the January 6 insurrection in the US.
Impeached President Yoon emphasized his belief in presidential immunity for official acts, likening his situation to former US Presidents, despite facing charges for insurrection.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments at the Seoul press conference hinted at the precarious state of democracy in both nations.
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