Political Turmoil in South Korea: Unrest Unleashed

North Korean state media KCNA reported on South Korea's political crisis following President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration. The situation led to protests from over a million people demanding impeachment. KCNA highlighted the negative impact on governance and likened Yoon's actions to past military coups.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 11-12-2024 03:25 IST | Created: 11-12-2024 03:25 IST
Political Turmoil in South Korea: Unrest Unleashed

For the first time, North Korean state media KCNA acknowledged the political chaos engulfing South Korea, sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol's unexpected declaration of martial law. This drastic move has raised fears of a power vacuum and has sent shockwaves through both diplomatic and economic sectors, reflecting deeply in South Korean society.

The martial law decree has incited significant unrest, leading to a mass protest where more than a million citizens demanded the impeachment of President Yoon. The move, described by KCNA as unleashing the force of a 'fascist dictatorship,' has further destabilized the region and intensified calls for change.

Comparisons to past military coups underline the gravity of the situation, with wide-ranging condemnation from opposition parties and civil society. The crisis has plunged Asia's fourth-largest economy into a state of constitutional uncertainty, posing challenges to its governance and international relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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