South Korean leader’s declaration risks triggering domestic unrest, while opening door to North Korean escalation
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s sudden imposition of martial law on Tuesday night represents a watershed moment for South Korea’s democracy, one that could trigger severe political turmoil and violent unrest in the days ahead.
By citing a need to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces” and uphold constitutional order, Yoon has stepped well beyond the normal bounds of his authority and set the stage for a major democratic crisis.
The declaration raises the risk that Yoon could seek to use the military to crack down on civil liberties and even use violence against protesters
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