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, won South Korea’s presidential election by a razor-thin margin of just 0.73%. From the start, his presidency was filled with challenges. Yoon’s political opponents, especially the Democratic Party, held a strong majority in the National Assembly. This meant that Yoon’s proposed laws and initiatives were often blocked or delayed, leading to a political standstill. Society grew increasingly polarized as both sides battled for control.
In April 2024, parliamentary elections didn’t bring much chang...
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