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President Yoon's attempt to declare martial law in South Korea raises concerns amidst the country's democratic history and political gridlock.

It was last imposed in 1979 by Prime Minister Choi Kyu-hah after the assassination of President Park Chung-hee, a military dictator who had seized power in a 1961 coup

During a whirlwind few hours in South Korean politics, President Yoon Suk Yeol placed the country under martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, only to lift it just a short while later.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law marks a new warning for the worldwide fragility of democracy, even in a country hailed as a model of political transformation.

Rightwing president backs down after most serious challenge to country’s democracy since 1980s

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South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law, blasting the opposition as "anti-state forces" threatening the country's democracy.

South Korea's parliament unites to block President Yoon's martial law decree, upholding democracy and checks and balances.

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South Korean lawmakers block martial law decree, emphasizing democracy and rule of law.

Martial law declaration in South Korea leads to panic and uncertainty among citizens, raising concerns about democracy and the nation's future.