New Delhi:
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol yesterday (Tuesday) blamed the opposition parties and announced the imposition of ’emergency martial law’ in the country. The arguments behind imposing martial law were such as the opposition controlling the Parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and trying to topple the government through anti-national activities. This was the first time in the democratic history of South Korea that a President issued an order to impose martial law. However, it was withdrawn after a few hours. Various reactions were seen on social media regarding this decision of the President of South Korea. Some people said that it seems that the spirit of North Korean dictator Kim Jong has come inside the President of South Korea. This was not the first such reaction on social media after the implementation of martial law in South Korea.
Has Kim Jong become President Yun Suk Yeol?
After this announcement by the President of South Korea, a user named Gelfaminous wrote on social media that for some time it seemed as if the spirit of Kim Jong had come inside President Yoon Suk Yeol. And he has started taking decisions like them.
‘Congratulations for implementing Kim Jong’s agenda’
A user named Goyoposerfa described this decision of South Korean President Yun Suk Yeol as implementing Kim Jong’s agenda. He wrote that the Democratic Party thanks you for your service in Good Work Agent Un.Globohomo.
Post of King Jong’s hand holding photo
One user even shared a photo of North Korean dictator Kim Jong. In this photo, Kim Jong is seen laughing while looking through binoculars. This user further wrote that he is keeping an eye on South Korea.
What happened in South Korea after all?
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol yesterday blamed the opposition parties and announced the imposition of ’emergency martial law’ in the country. The arguments behind imposing martial law were such as the opposition controlling the Parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and trying to topple the government through anti-national activities.
President Yeol announced the implementation of martial law in South Korea in an address. During this, he said that to protect South Korea from the threats posed by the communist forces of North Korea and to eliminate anti-national forces, I declare emergency martial law. He further said that implementation of this law is important to protect the independence and constitutional system of the country. The six-point order from the new martial law commander, Army Chief General Park En-soo, immediately followed, banning political activities and parties, false propaganda, strikes and gatherings that incite social unrest. The order placed all media outlets under martial law and directed all medical staff, including striking doctors, to return to work within 48 hours.
What happened in Parliament?
After this announcement, more security forces sealed the National Assembly, helicopters were landed on the roof and soldiers briefly entered the building to prevent MPs from entering the Parliament. But all this Despite this, 190 MPs managed to enter inside and unanimously rejected President Yoon’s announcement. These MPs raised their voice and demanded immediate removal of the martial law. A large number also gathered outside the Parliament against the martial law and started demanding the arrest of the President.
What happened after this?
MPs voted against this decision to implement martial law. After this voting, President Yoon stepped back. His cabinet also approved a proposal to lift the order, Yonhap news agency reported. President Yoon said in an address at 4:30 in the morning that just a short time ago, the National Assembly demanded the lifting of the state of emergency, and we have withdrawn the troops deployed for the martial law operation. Under the Constitution of South Korea, the parliamentary vote to lift martial law must be respected.
Why did Yoon do this?
President Yoon said he was working to protect his country’s liberal democracy from “anti-state elements” and “threats posed by North Korea,” but he gave little details. While unexpected, the announcement came as Yoon and The measure was made in the context of a budget dispute between the opposition Democratic Party. The opposition cut about 4.1 trillion won ($2.8 billion) from Yun’s proposed 677 trillion won budget for next year. Due to which the President has complained that all the major budgets necessary for the main functions of the nation are being cut. He said it was clear that Yoon had been an extremely unpopular, ineffective leader and was being criticized for everything he tried to do. He is finding it difficult to get any kind of public support. Alan Yu (a former US diplomat in Asia who is now at the Center for American Progress) said that the use of martial law seems like a desperate move to try to get out, both in political and policy terms, but it is actually It has been played poorly on both fronts.
What are the options before President Yoon now?
The pressure on President Yoon has increased further after the late-night explosive incident. South Korea’s main opposition party has accused Yoon of “rebellion” and demanded his resignation. The country’s main labor union group has also criticized Yoon as irrational and democratic. The protest action has called for an indefinite general strike until he resigns. Yun’s own People Power Party called his attempt to impose martial law regrettable and demanded that those involved be held accountable.
