South Korea Faces Political Crisis Over Martial Law

South Korea is engulfed in a political crisis following President Yoon Suk-yeol's unexpected declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, which has sparked nationwide protests and calls for his impeachment. The opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is introducing a new impeachment motion after a previous attempt failed due to a boycott by Yoon's ruling party. Allegations against Yoon include accusations of insurrection for ordering troops to seal off the National Assembly. Amidst this turmoil, the national police chief and Seoul's top officer face detention related to the enforcement of martial law, while former defense minister Kim Yong Hyun has been arrested for rebellion and abuse of power. Protests demanding Yoon's resignation have intensified, with opposition leaders declaring that the martial law represents an unconstitutional overreach of power. As political tensions rise, the DPK continues to push for accountability from Yoon's administration and aims to restore democratic governance in South Korea.