South Korea’s popularity as a secure democracy confronted a critical menace on Tuesday evening when President Yoon Suk-yeol shocked the nation – and far of the world – by declaring martial regulation.
He was pressured to withdraw his decree hours later, after it was overwhelmingly rejected by members of parliament.
President Yoon now faces an impeachment movement and is beneath strain to step down – each from his personal social gathering and commerce unions.
What prompted the South Korean chief to declare martial regulation?
And the way will the Asian financial powerhouse cope with this extraordinary problem to its democracy?
Presenter: Neave Barker
Friends:
Natalia Slavney – Analysis analyst, Korea Program
BJ Kim – Professor of worldwide research at Hankuk College
Darcie Draudt-Vejares – Fellow of Korean research on the Carnegie Endowment for Worldwide Peace
