Lessons from South Korea's (and the U.S.'s) self-inflicted blows to democracy

Friday, 3 January 2025 (2 days ago)
South Korea's political crisis began a month ago with the brief declaration of martial law. It's a recent example of power grabs in established democracies that holds lessons for other nations.

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South Korea's Divisive Showdown: Thousands Rally For & Against Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol [Video]

South Korea's Divisive Showdown: Thousands Rally For & Against Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

In the heart of Seoul, thousands of South Koreans gathered in the snow to protest for and against the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. With his arrest warrant expiring soon, the country faces a high-stakes political crisis. Yoon's attempt to declare martial law in December 2023 triggered political chaos, making him the first sitting president to face potential arrest. Protests, clashes with police, and divided opinions showcase the nation's deep political divide. Watch the video to understand the magnitude of this political standoff and what comes next for South Korea. #YoonSukYeol #SouthKoreaProtests #PoliticalCrisis #SeoulProtests #Impeachment #YoonArrest #SouthKoreaNews #PoliticalShowdown #MartialLaw #KoreanPolitics #SnowProtests #PoliticalChaos Also Read South Korea: Fire Breaks Out In Commercial Building, Swift Rescue Saves Hundreds :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-korea-fire-breaks-out-in-commercial-building-dozens-feared-trapped-4032835.html?ref=DMDesc Netflix Teaser Accidentally Reveals Squid Game Season 3 Release Date :: https://www.oneindia.com/entertainment/netflix-teaser-accidentally-reveals-squid-game-season-3-release-date-011-4032453.html?ref=DMDesc Jeju Air Crash: South Korea Sends Damaged Black Box To US For Critical Analysis :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/jeju-air-crash-south-korea-sends-damaged-black-box-to-us-for-critical-analysis-4030799.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.178~GR.125~PR.274~ED.102~

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Thousands brave freezing conditions to protest South Korean president as he faces arrest

Thousands of people have braved freezing temperatures and snow to protest both for and against South Korea's president outside his residence in Seoul.
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Thousands of protesters in South Korea demand arrest of ousted President Yoon [Video]

Thousands of protesters in South Korea demand arrest of ousted President Yoon

While crowds of protesters gathered to demand Yoon's arrest on Saturday, another demonstration was held by around 1,000 supporters of the impeached president in front of his residence in Seoul.

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Standoff in Seoul ends after security forces suspend attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon [Video]

Standoff in Seoul ends after security forces suspend attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon

Investigators withdrew from Yoon Suk Yeol's residence after the South Korean presidential security service blocked their attempt to arrest him during a six-hour standoff.

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