South Korea Declares Martial Law Amid Political Turmoil
In a significant escalation of political tensions, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has declared martial law across the nation, citing the need to eliminate pro-North Korean forces and maintain constitutional order. This unprecedented move, which includes the closure of the parliament building, marks the first instance of martial law being imposed in South Korea since 1980. The declaration follows the opposition Democratic Party's rejection of a crucial budget bill, which Yoon claims is part of a broader anti-state agenda.
In a televised address, President Yoon emphasized the necessity of martial law to combat what he described as
