In December 2024, South Korea found itself in a deep political crisis when President Yoon Suk-Yeol declared martial law, only to reverse his decision just five hours later. This sudden move shocked the nation, and the events that followed were nothing short of dramatic. To understand why this happened, we need to look at the situation’s history and what caused this unexpected turn of events.

The Road to Martial Law

The trouble began in 2022, when Yoon Suk-Yeol, a former prosecutor, wo...