President Yoon Suk Yeol Imposed & Overturned In Hours | Statecraft | Ep 34

South Korea Martial law: In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea was thrown into chaos when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on December 3, 2024. Citing the need to protect the nation’s constitutional order and eliminate “anti-state forces,” Yoon’s decision immediately stunned the country and the world. However, within hours, his decree was swiftly overturned by South Korea’s National Assembly following widespread protests and fierce political opposition. This video explores the shocking events surrounding the martial law declaration, the immediate backlash from citizens and lawmakers, and how South Korea’s democracy was tested in real-time. Despite the president’s initial defiance, the swift rejection by parliament, mass protests, and clashes with military forces forced Yoon to back down. What caused the president to take such drastic action, and how did the country’s democratic institutions respond? Watch this video to understand how a declaration of martial law in South Korea was reversed within hours, and what this political crisis means for the future of the nation.