Embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on Tuesday in an extraordinary attempt to consolidate his power. But after South Korea’s National Assembly unanimously voted to reject the move, Yoon’s self-coup has ended in a humiliating failure.
Update, Dec. 3, 2024: This article was published shortly before the lifting of martial law. It has been updated to reflect ongoing events.
Update, Dec. 3, 2024: This article was published shortly before the lifting of martial law. It has been updated to reflect ongoing events.
Embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on Tuesday in an extraordinary attempt to consolidate his power. But after South Korea’s National Assembly unanimously voted to reject the move, Yoon’s self-coup has ended in a humiliating failure.
Yoon sought to use South Korea’s army to prevent the National Assembly from voting, but politicians from all parties defied the move, and protesters formed human barricades against soldiers.
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