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South Korea president declares emergency martial law (www.rte.ie)

submitted 3 weeks ago by cwtshycwtsh@lemmygrad.ml to c/worldnews@lemmygrad.ml

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"I declare martial law to protect the free Republic of Korea from the threat of North Korean communist forces, to eradicate the despicable pro-North Korean anti-state forces that are plundering the freedom and happiness of our people, and to protect the free constitutional order," Mr Yoon said.

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[–] Darth_Reagan@hexbear.net 51 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

"The imposition of emergency martial law comes as Mr Yoon's approval rating dropped to 19% in the latest Gallup poll last week, with many expressing dissatisfaction over his handling of the economy and controversies involving his wife, Kim Keon Hee."

Hmm. The leader also seems to come from a party that has a minority in Parliament. So it appears like a very unpopular president, with a minority party in government going authoritarian to do... something?

[–] redtea@lemmygrad.ml 60 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It's only authoritarianism if there's also a high public approval rating. If public approval is below 50%, it still counts as liberal democracy.

[–] lorty@lemmygrad.ml 41 points 3 weeks ago

It's democratic when it's a US vassal.

[–] CoolerOpposide@hexbear.net 30 points 3 weeks ago

Martial Law will continue until morale improves