South Korean president declares emergency martial law

[@chungang7037]

I'm in South Korea right now, can hear helicopters flying everywhere. Now matter what happens, I am sure end of term exams won't be cancelled....

[@lindazager]

lol 😂 good luck on that❤

[@한서진-y7n]

ㅋㅋㅋ큐ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

[@RR-in7do]

I'm sorry, but that's hilarious In a very serious situation. 😂😂

[@mohdfaizansiddiqui1171]

​@@한서진-y7nis martial not anymore

[@inquerion8867]

​@@mohdfaizansiddiqui1171Military will decide that, not parlament.

[@ABxx2011]

This is bad. Martial law when there's no imminent military threat or emergency? A chilling reminder of how precarious freedom is.

[@ericmaclaurin8525]

Why do you think you know that is true?

[@Ryanlexz]

Centrist party love wars. We need progressives/left wing party. Remind me of marcon trying to pass bill in france without votes 😬🤢

[@LightLordY]

You abuse freedom

[@naturalfreeness322]

Yep freedom is good, until it's an inconvenience

[@mcdonald1743]

​@@ericmaclaurin8525just heard from a Korean saying it's political

[@l6k007]

As a Korean, its not about war with NK and only about his political defence.. Most of us got no idea about this unreasonable declaration…

[@IAmRalphTrani]

You better use your social media, because Martial Law could limit the use of social media

[@andrean2247]

It can become civil war

[@asdk3090]

​@andrean2247 another ? So it'll be north korea , middle korea and south now ? Lol

[@_DeadEnd_]

@@asdk3090 "You get a Korea! And you get a Korea! And you get a Korea too!"

[@andrean2247]

@@asdk3090 lol yess ahahahhahaa The birth of middle korea

[@IsraelAwakened1000]

When will all people realize we’re not property? Being controlled by a few people is crazy work

[@HeatherL7290]

So crazy.

[@iNCoMpeTeNtplAyS]

You absolutely are property unless you can defend against being claimed as such.

[@평화로운세상을만들자]

미국인들은 조심하세요. 트럼프도 그의 발언이나 태도, 생김새 등을 보건데 비슷한 짓을 할 가능성이 있어 보입니다.

[@kingtrance307]

@@iNCoMpeTeNtplAyS- They’re on the way over to your place now…

[@aburakadabura2]

Please say that to Putin.

[@JungHwan1ee]

I'm Korean staying is US. This martial law from Yoon is procedurally invalid. It did not go through the State Council meeting, nor was it notified to the National Assembly, which should be done for following martial law. We have to keep our demacrocy. Please pray for us and support normal citizens in South Korea. Luckly, congress legally (50% over attending) reject martial law, which means effects were gone even though that martial law is invalid. Congress confirmed the invalidation of martial law again by their voting (100% agree to reject martial law)

[@Gabagool-cj4wz]

sounds like a coup almost

[@firstnamelastname9215]

lol dictators don’t care about the proper way to do things goofy ahhh

[@MrH786]

Sounds like he wants to be a dictator.

[@sago22]

Just chill things will settle once Russia vs Ukraine war ends, this is just a move by US to keep North korea in check who was supporting russia.

[@Jeffinthemiddle]

@@MrH786 guess he doesn’t have the amount of support that some wannabes have

[@erich1998]

Of course he did it in the middle of the night when most people were sleeping to minimize the backlash.

[@knock-knockwhosthere9933]

So do they still need to work tmr?😂

[@jirasi5557]

Agree...cowards declare their madness co even they know they r mad so they choose time like when Trump got elected 1st time or Italians were dying of COVID...so people don't have courage for prtests as they r already frightened of trump elected or COVID killing Italians ...as an Indian, know this game by heart now

[@TioLiem1708]

Slava SAMSUNG 🤳

[@GauntletKI]

Of course the leftist threat was done at night

[@GauntletKI]

Sounds like He was right. The communists groups are a threat.

[@robertclary1343]

Americans should be paying attention to this.

[@Simpli_city_]

I don't care

[@salvadorvillanueva3047]

Indeed. We have to do something about trump and the Americans who have buried their heads in the sand but claim they see clearly. It's insane.

[@salvadorvillanueva3047]

Can you believe they think he's a healthy genius?

[@TheFabFarmer]

We need to do something about free thinking Americans? He won fair and square…we voted him in through a democratic process.

[@dubinatub1]

Trump 😮 is watching closely

[@xxxinn-h7l]

As a Korean student, even I know it's unacceptable for a president to declare martial law only bc people are protesting against him and out of fear of impeachment. Everyone's confused rn.

[@JD-co4nq]

Get your president under control.

[@FlecheNoire07]

Time to impeach your clown 🤡

[@MissSilencedogood]

Are they communists? That could be why. Communism to me is treasonous.

[@monkeymustang]

This was Canada during the pandemic. It is absolutely ALARMING!

[@kayremoob9579]

It’s notable that North Korea and Russia have entered into a treaty, signaling shifts in global dynamics as U.S. influence appears to be waning. Given the current trajectory, it wouldn’t be surprising if North Korea turns its focus to South Korea after the situation in Ukraine. Let’s not forget, these are the outcomes shaped by collective decisions...

[@oceank9154]

I live in Seoul, Korea. Many helicopters flew towards the National Assembly, and special forces attempted to enter the Assembly. Currently, the National Assembly has unanimously decided to lift martial law. It happened that no one actually said it was not going to happen. It's past 1 a.m. now.

[@JehtBenben]

Wowo Korean drama i watch with ji sung can be real scenario😢 Can be Putin special operations something like that?🙄 Trump must be tired right now😂 Now we need something like court online polls right now🙄

[@jaehparrk]

he is fighting the hard fight to save capitalism n pro-America culture

[@enchantedrockview]

At least you have (or had) internet.

[@crafterminder]

dont worry bro😢 he just want use hypercharge before became meatball

[@muthyalanagasiriakshitha]

Are you fine and is everyone fine????

[@adidoes7659]

Guy woke up during night and said let me try this.

[@anthony1289]

😂

[@Somejaun]

He was laying in bed like “yo wait I have a fucking idea”

[@ThelightpathYa]

@@Somejaunbro is cosplaying as his neighbour 😂

[@Coconennez]

I think he drank too much… just being impulsive🙄

[@s4dfjsdsei_eijf_1l]

and he failed instantly. (sigh)

[@피로야물러가랏]

He crossed the line. He is done.

[@thatboi-q7k]

would you rather have communists or NK lovers rule the country

[@000lunie]

⁠@@thatboi-q7kNot even why he did it, but okay.

[@thatboi-q7k]

@@000lunie what's the reason? I'm a curious outsider

[@jstandards766]

@@thatboi-q7k bro its like so blatantly for his own political protection that its ridiculous. like this won't get him what he wants....its such a pathetically stupid and pointless....

[@Honorato_M]

​@@thatboi-q7kI heard his approval rating is less than 10%. I don't think the communists are attacking him, he just wants to stay in power.

[@IncoGnito-q3y]

So both koreas now have a dictator.

[@IvanSam1]

They always were.

[@fredkite9330]

Not yet, and hopefully never

[@neorainstone]

Just for 3 hours 😂

[@BasicLib]

@@IvanSam1cope harder commie The people of The Republic of Korea have rejected this unjust power grab. Unlike your beloved DPRK potato state to the north

[@JohnRNewAccountNumber3]

Probably better than the cultist that let hundreds of kids drown but not by much, at least not yet... You're fooling yourself if you think South Korea has had an actual government that cares for their people in quite a while.

[@HyeinJung-s5g]

As a citizen of Korea, it was unexpected and we have no idea why he did that

[@rogerbrownreacts8528]

I don't either but given its CNN I can't believe a word they say. I would like to get a real picture of what's going on.

[@manikyum]

Will he ban k-pop?

[@TR-707]

Let me guess. Corruption again as usual

[@marcusmeins1839]

@@manikyum he won't but the oppositors will if they take power .

[@kerrysmith9666]

UK puppet

[@leechanghyun]

As I speak as a Korean, he declared martial law to protect his political position. It's amazing that something like this exists in the world today.

[@kerrysmith9666]

Another puppet, as if cnn is unaware?

[@DabsDad]

like trying to overthrow the US Capitol

[@Karznax]

it IS true that there are too many commmies in sk right now... causing havoc politically and societally. demmocrats of sk changed the law so that socialist spies just simply cannot be caught. They also advocate for drug trade by refusing investigation on drug trafficking... which is one of the biggest international business of north korea

[@Jarthvader]

@@DabsDadyes, 1000 out of 75m Trump voters going on a sightseeing tour is the same as Trump putting tanks in the streets, shutting down congress and all media, refusing to leave office, and arresting all who resist. Back to the land of fantasy called msnbc for you...

[@JohnDoe-ef6wu]

@DabsDad Like foreign interference in democratic elections.

[@michaeljung4398]

South Korean Congress has declared the martial law is unlawful. 190 congressmen out of 300 presided and all 190 has decided that the martial law is illegal. The Congress has declared the martial law is illegal. The SK special force came and withdrew when the Congress has declared the martial law is illegal. The special force didn't even tried to stop congressmen coming into the Congress building.

[@Ekstrax]

Their SF have close ties with the west, so i can imagine they're not about to nullify the past decades working and training for the idea of democracy without GOOD reason could always be wrong tho

[@rookie_odst2560]

​@Ekstrax There's a country in Africa, I think maybe Niger, whose troops were also trained by the West and they launched a coup against the pro western government. I think even the army's commander was former Special Forces trained by the US.

[@LennyIsStoned]

​@@rookie_odst2560 Yeah but the mentaility and culture of SK is a bit different than Niger, perhaps that has something to do with it.

[@yuchan063]

​@@EkstraxNot only that, South Koreans learn about the democracy movement in history classes. They are required to learn about how South Koreans resisted the dictatorship and achieved democracy, and the special forces soldiers are no exception. They received orders, but they probably tried to do as little as possible unless they disobeyed.

[@rjfusixkr]

한국의 국방부장관과 군 고위직들을 제외한 모든 군인들은 대통령이 미쳤다는 걸 안다

[@akoforever]

Does this mean my Samsung TV will not arrive by Christmas?

[@shyeri888]

😂😂😂

[@kiban7676]

Hahaha legend.

[@MohammedKhalid-sw2dq]

No we all are getting Huawei this time for Christmas haha 😂

[@YtPremium-f1m]

It was already unanimously cancelled by parliament, even members of his party voted against it.😂

[@TheRealzCyborg]

Millitary Officials said they won't recognize it unless the president rescinds it

[@wolfscareglow2425]

Yea and the military said they will follow the orders of the prez

[@Justme42yay]

North’s propaganda or a man clinging to power?

[@sheeshstick3614]

that doesn't matter as long as the military still follows him. how will the assembly enforce it without the military on their side?

[@rowaystarco]

@@TheRealzCyborg The constitution demands the president has to call it off if the parliament decides it. He'll pretty much be a traitor if he does not recind it. It does not look like the Korean people will accept this bullshit.

[@AmirSaudTajul]

impeach and REMOVE HIM FROM OFFICE..

[@GouriDhar-lz9rq]

who are you mr molla

[@Sam-l4v1o]

😭 goof

[@TiredoldFox]

How? The country is under martial law. All regular democratic norms are suspended.

[@Emvkazama]

Impeachment doesn't work. Just take a look at trump 2 impeachments and he is going to be president again

[@neomidge]

REMOVE HER is more correct 😅

[@affettozo]

I’m Korean. Martial law is now null and void.

[@Davoodoox1]

That has to be historys shortest martial law.

[@Yoonkeeri]

​@@Davoodoox1 Lmao.

[@mytreesloth]

Well, that's it then...all done. You heard it here first!

[@kevinfernandez9999]

Asians have short everything

[@zair_e4821]

didn’t they just say the military is backing the president

[@Bjoqmspngmwo17639]

So freaking damn embarrassed as a Korean man. This is unacceptable. We should have more steps and safety valves not for the President to declare Martial Law so easily like this again. What on earth was he thinking?

[@JohnPap21]

Its a coup not martial law!

[@stephenshehan4554]

agree 100!!!!

[@robertortiz6749]

Very good point!

[@RamsesTheFourth]

Exactly!

[@jdemeter4357]

Just ask Joe, he knows all the hows and why. Give it a moment and after it is written down he will read his thoughts and insights. 😮

[@CairoRipper]

Exactly!

[@user-ZwQvgIfTbXpRd]

As an American who lived in South Korea during the 1980s, I have vivid memories of what martial law felt like. When President Chun Doo-hwan declared it, the atmosphere in the country turned instantly colder. A nationwide curfew was reimposed, and the faces of ordinary citizens betrayed a deep, unspoken fear. Now, four decades later, South Korea finds itself again confronting the specter of martial law. In 2024, President Yoon Suk-yeol made the unexpected decision to impose it around 10 p.m. Reports indicate that his approval ratings had sunk to the low teens, and with impeachment looming, he turned to this extreme measure. Echoing the rhetoric of the 1980s, Yoon justified the move as necessary to combat "anti-state forces." Former President Park Geun-hye, too, had reportedly considered martial law during her presidency, but was unable to implement it due to her impeachment. In these uncertain times, one can only hope that South Korea’s hard-won democracy will endure this latest trial.

[@Pluto_JM]

청렴결백 이재명 대통령 수호🇰🇷

[@Sf6m-d7j]

Yoon Suk Yeol is a stupid idiot should not be elected in the first place. If Lee Jae-myung was elected in 2022, we definitely will not see this kind of BS.

[@agenuinegenius]

Special Forces has entered parliament building. Many helicoptors appeared in the sky of Seoul. it's REal. but many people are watching youtube live broadcasts and enjoying this like watching a movie haha . People just think he has gone crazy.

[@이호연-b8w]

But we will fight. Until for freedom.....

[@user-lj2qw6jo6p]

Well spoken

[@Kylaedghhn]

The process of declaring martial law itself was illegal, and although the National Assembly has now lifted martial law, Yoon Suk-yeol is still holding out without officially declaring its termination. He all did this to avoid the consequences of his and his family’s crimes.

[@s.z.6200]

He sounds like Donald Dump.

[@michaellavaughnrobinson]

Sounds like Biden

[@michaellavaughnrobinson]

​@@s.z.6200 President Trump controls you.

[@hasibgns]

Sounds like every political leaders you don’t support actually

[@jtsj7395]

@@s.z.6200 no he sounds like the rotten Democrats in the U.S.

[@Pokeguy-e5u]

Considering the Chosun Ilbo editor she interviewed is an extremely right wing, anti communist newspaper in Korea. Kind of like CNN interviewing someone from Fox. Says a lot how surprised everyone is.

[@Baebon6259]

anti-commie is a bad thing? That damn ideology is the reason why they still have N and S Koreas.

[@juniput]

Yep. What were they thinking. This is so stupid.

[@TicTacMI]

That makes sense why they interviewed him, though. At least according to this clip, the CNN reporters didn’t understand WHY the SK president declared this martial law. The editor was able to clarify why he thinks this decision happened, which sheds a lot more light on the president’s thinking. Obviously the country doesn’t agree with the president’s decision, but now we as outsiders can begin to understand a “why,” and even that should make fighting it more manageable 🤞🏻

[@generalimlerith8356]

From democracy to dictatorship just like that in South Korea this president needs to be removed this can’t be legal

[@TheMan40262]

Democracy is cringe read some Aristotle

[@명분-k2v]

걱정하지 마세요. 상황은 3시간만에 끝났습니다. 국민과 국회의원들이 모여 막았습니다. 그래도 아직 긴장상태지만. 석열이 편 들어줄 사람 없을 것입니다.

[@KCM25NJL]

@@TheMan40262 Democracy is what people fought and died for..... take your nose out of the book and look around at the world today!

[@TheFoolintherainn]

Is he trying to remove North Korean sympathizers from the media to shut down their propaganda machine? What other avenues does he have? Parliament is full of North Korean sympathizers Are you of the Eastern world or western? Because westerners don't understand how laws work in the eastern hemisphere. The timing of this, happening in the middle of the night, getting a jump on the media? It would be Trump's style. Exactly. 🤔

[@mohammedfathi2878]

Nations have different views of democracy . Do not impose your own perception of democracy on others ...

[@leean-i4y]

I can't believe this is happening all of a sudden in Korea.

[@김현빈-d7f]

This is helpful for korea its good

[@이호연-b8w]

I am korean. I can't believe it too...

[@760HorsePower]

I love North Korea

[@miloschindler9912]

@@김현빈-d7fYou are a bot.

[@Aprilsorrowomine]

@@김현빈-d7f well, if you think so, why did it happen all of a sudden? helpful for what? it was just nothing happening. Korean didn't even know that it would happen.

[@guybeingaguy]

Something is up. This is unprecedented.

[@wendychiang9453]

Unprecedented THREAT

[@nathanmerritt1581]

​@@wendychiang9453there's absolutely no threat! this is a right wing power grab.

[@mha7488]

Right wing governments doing right wing government shit, fuckin up the people and the protesters.

[@AustinKehrer]

It's fascism . It's a power grab

[@AustinKehrer]

​@@wendychiang9453it's literally a fascist power grab

[@tats_sacs]

A preview of America next year.

[@kingjoseph5901]

Lol not at all. Things will start to get back on track

[@2015BLOXXER]

You wish to see that

[@TheUnpredictable2020]

Dude just set the precedent for future Authoritarians to do the same.

[@m4sherman926]

There already is precedent for this in South Korea, they used to be under a military junta.

[@AntoineWilliams7118]

This isn’t a new thing silly, this is a puppet leader that is getting paid by China

[@badbad-cat]

He's an authoritarian. You won't hear the media say it because he's an American puppet as well

[@ardalire651]

​@@m4sherman926 OP means authoritarian in other countries, i.e. Trump.

[@norwegianboyee]

South Korean history was ripe with military coups and authoritarianism. It only really ended after the 80's. This is an mirror of that era.

[@ethan-L]

190 congressmen showed up and voted to veto the martial law now. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="680">11:20</a> am EST

[@pacewalk7396]

Did it work?

[@judgegrinch1139]

That doesn't mean it is lifted, it shows that he has no allies but he has to lift it

[@holaquetal6947]

​@pacewalk7396 Not yet. But according to the korean constitution, the cabinet must hold a meeting, and the president must accept the results of the parliamentary vote. If the president refuses, it is against the constitution and could lead to impeachment for causing a national crisis.

[@얼음이-k1f]

​@@pacewalk7396 The soldiers have now withdrawn from the National Assembly

[@pacewalk7396]

@얼음이-k1f glad to hear, didn't want anything bad happen to a country like South Korea.

[@piercer7488]

his support rate in south korea is below 10%, It is a political show. I don't understand what he can get from emergency martial law.

[@mantality312]

Did you skip the part where they said they realized pro-communist, North Korean/Russian sleeper agents controlled 2/3 of their parliament? The same thing literally just happened to the US on November 5th. Biden also needs to declare martial law.

[@logykido306]

he's final gambit

[@jstandards766]

bro fr....like wtf? he's delusional

[@roythousand13]

He is going to go to prison for this as soon as he leaves office!

[@AstuteRealm]

He will face lots of repercussions when martial law is finally over

[@army-9390]

South Korean people! Please stay safe!

[@ygdog6665]

No. Martial law has not been lifted yet. The National Assembly has proposed lifting martial law with 190 out of 190 members in favor, but the President has not yet stated his position. If the President does not announce the lifting of martial law and mobilizes the military, it will be the beginning of a dictatorship and a civil war. We are still tense. Thousands of citizens are gathered in front of the National Assembly at 2 a.m. right now.

[@saricubra2867]

Does he control the courts or they can bring him down? It kinda reminds me of a self-coup from Pedro Castillo and Luis Arce from Peru and Bolivia.

[@TheCool_Guy23]

​@@saricubra2867It doesn't matter if he has the courts or not, if the military is still on his side, he can just arrest anyone who opposes him

[@TheSkyHive]

I stand with South Korea! My fear is this will happen in my country as well (U.S.A)

[@TioLiem1708]

Slava SAMSUNG 🦾 Geroyam KPop 💪

[@Mikezege-g9b]

KARMA FOR BULLYING NEW JEANS

[@GoatedBelle]

I'm Korean, and there are helicopters near the center of seoul. Even some armoured vehicles are being spotted. The situation only seems to get worse.

[@Leejaemhung272]

탱크 없었는데요....

[@Leejaemhung272]

헬기는 봤는데 탱크는 못봤는데

[@GoatedBelle]

@@Leejaemhung272 있던데여

[@Leejaemhung272]

@@GoatedBelle ?? 사진 올려주세요

[@spicevilla4879]

Just a suggestion: if you want, you can request Indian govt to send some elite special forces, for dismantling this coup like situation with a targeted quick operation, if there're any human rights violations happening. Time is crucial, the more you wait, the more it'll be hard to infiltrate and conduct operation and then exit safely. Take your decision asap. I think you guys have US military bases in your country. So, if you'll waste time, the US will settle into the situation properly and we wouldn't be able to do anything afterwards. So, take quick decision. Take care.

[@iamparksukyung]

The impeachment of the president should be done.

[@SpazzyMcGee1337]

I agree, but I don't live there.

[@e0173]

So sad. an era in which the Constitutional Court is likely to rule in favor of the President

[@kcw1879]

They will just put him back into office 4 years later . . .

[@neorainstone]

Thankfully, Impeachment is (mostly) in action from a few hours ago. He no longer have actual control on the military force due to congrass presenting agenda.

[@Im_everywhere0]

That most be so scary for them

[@beaubrent]

He will end up in prison for this.

[@heraldomedrano851]

America you are next.

[@TheFoolintherainn]

Nope. He won't go to prison. Biden will pardon him

[@ArnieMac]

​@@TheFoolintherainnwhat are you even talking about?

[@bethebong]

Probably not.... trump should be in jail for insurrection but here we are 🙄

[@TheFoolintherainn]

@@ArnieMac I was adding a little levity to this. Trump's already pulled this move. But my comments pointing out facts keep getting censored Take out the left propaganda and the politics fall.. Ever heard of Elon musk? But you won't get this comment it'll get deleted

[@user-ct1rw9fl4w]

Not a single martial law has been declared since the end of the military regime in South Korea in the late 20th century and the people regained their freedom with the establishment of a democratic government. This is insane.

[@l_bluebird_l]

The uproar over the declaration of martial law in Korea ended with the lifting of martial law. All members of the National Assembly present at the emergency meeting agreed to the lifting of martial law.

[@gregknipe8772]

you heard it first here, in the comment section of cnn.

[@astral6749]

Well that was fast

[@ttttttt-lg4mv]

@@astral6749It’s not done yet

[@lmAIone]

@@gregknipe8772ahahaha

[@wolfswinkel8906]

SK's parliament are smarter than Ukraine's, who let their president use martial law to perpetuate himself in office for 8 months

[@mike325ci]

So this is what I'm hearing: 1) President declares martial law in the wee hours of the morning when everyone is asleep. 2) Parliament is convened, and all attending veto the martial law per S. Korean law, therefore nullifying the martial law decree. 3) Parliament also moves to start impeachment process. 4) President backs down and cancels martial law. President clearly didn't think this one through, what was the whole purpose of this??? In the end he'll be impeached, then jailed (I believe most ex-presidents of S. Korea are jailed) Again, what's the whole point??

[@glennalexon1530]

I’m at 2 minutes, and the reporter is still trying to say “I don’t know any more than you do”.

[@FrancisAbuJ]

CNN for you.

[@aaronciviris]

😅😅😅😅👌👌👌

[@pboissie]

⁠@@FrancisAbuJ i agree but still 50 times better than FOX propaganda network, they probably arent even reporting on this. They are swallowing Trump with no chaser as usual 😂

[@am_languages]

Both Korea and Palestine are living under the occupation of American imperialism. The free government of Korea is with Palestine. America must leave Korea now! 🇰🇵❤️🇵🇸

[@andrewnelson9791]

I stopped taking CNN seriously when they did a puff piece on Hasan Piker - a streamer who has broadcasted terrorist propaganda, is a terrorist sympathizer - who supports Hamas, and someone who has said "America deserved 9/11."

[@BappyTheDrifter]

Pray for South Korea

[@Yannyahn]

Appreciate

[@김현빈-d7f]

This is helpful for korea its good

[@leo-messi61]

Korean people are gays

[@760HorsePower]

I only pray for Trump and Putin, is that understood liberal?

[@이호연-b8w]

And take interest. Until we get our freedom back.....

[@_DeadEnd_]

Who the hell lives in SK, looks north and thinks "yeah, those guys are cool, we should be more like them"?

[@browncity]

You'd be surprised. Lived in S Korea and met many brainwashed lefties who were pro North Korea.

[@Naiady666]

@_DeadEnd_ marxist from academia.

[@naturalfreeness322]

Apparently he does

[@Foolofatook889]

Commies

[@danwelterweight4137]

At least they are not under military occupation from a foreign power. At least they are tributary vassal state like South Korea. North Korea might be a lot of things but it seems they are much more stable than South Korea. South Korea had had coups and assassinations, revolutions, military junta rules. The country seems stable and prosperous but it is actually very unstable.

[@TriplettFamilyNetwork]

This is wild! Extremely possibly in the USA too. Pay attention to what yall voted for.

[@thegalhorowitz]

oh shush your silly democrats caused wars. As a European( many like me) changed our mind on Donald Trump. Stop acting like your rights were taken when he served.

[@meekamikamocha]

Pay attention to what you didn’t vote against too.

[@chuyagon9307]

As a Korean I am so embarrassed He was so drunken with soju

[@besthopes123]

Lol

[@tenidasio591]

why all koreans acting so extra, its only 3 days anyway

[@txbiaz]

@@tenidasio591where are you from that martial law for ANY amount of time is normal 😭😭😭

[@tenidasio591]

@@txbiaz chill out its only 3 days. go eat more kinchi you’ll be fibe

[@technoneko3718]

@@txbiaz Exactly. Stay strong from the soon to be great again United States of America.

[@Sajawang111]

According to Article 77, Clause 5 of the South Korean Constitution, the content is as follows: Article 77 (Martial Law), Clause 5: “When martial law is declared, the President must report it to the National Assembly without delay, and if the National Assembly demands the lifting of martial law, the President must comply.” This clause regulates the authority of the President and the role of the National Assembly concerning the declaration of martial law. It is designed to prevent the abuse of martial law and ensure democratic governance.

[@valeriaarevalos3832]

Then your president is acting like a dictator.

[@joellee6142]

I guess we will find out if south korean are organized and ready to defend their democracy.. the cituation seems disturbing , hope this is not a trojan horse from the north

[@jasperabibas]

@@joellee6142The Martial Law has just been lifted so democracy freaking worked. Crazy times

[@대한민국민주국가]

South Korea is a liberal democratic country. The damage to democracy in Korea is It's serious and we desperately need attention and help from all over the world. They unilaterally declared martial law and soldiers entered the National Assembly I have it. Please help me with the situation in Korea to preserve democracy.

[@dannyjoe6344]

나라 망신이다 당장 계엄령 해제 설명 발표해라

[@jslee4613]

im korean im just scary as hell same thing happened in past it ended up military dictatorship

[@KIR______]

Interesting time has come to South Korea.

[@yuyu-km6kd]

​@@KIR______니네엄마❤❤

[@Pedribbler]

ㅅㅂ 한국인들 좀 적당히해 지금이 80년대랑 같은 줄아냐? 계엄령 선포가 sns에 실시간으로 다 나가는데

[@안효준-d6w]

Every world citizens please help us to keep our holy democracy

[@rochellegriggs6461]

I get it because we could lose our democracy here in The United States we are not sure what to do but i hope everything works out

[@cyndybutler7330]

@@rochellegriggs6461Democrats killed democracy 6 months ago and we’re a republic ,

[@cyndybutler7330]

Americans will pray for you and your country hopefully in January trump will be able to help you

[@Ryanlexz]

Why are centrist party love wars??

[@xyz-tn3pl]

Sure. From Russia with love ❤

[@mythos951]

Parliament and his own party are not with him. The deciding factor here now is whether he hedged enough influence to get the military on his side beforehand(or if he is popular enough among the ranks to just go along with it anyway).

[@Pun116]

His approval rating is less than 10%.

[@Melior_Traiano]

Impeach this guy, if possible.

[@NandoBoom3]

Clearly, impeachments don't mean shit.

[@ghostdrummer8974]

@@NandoBoom3 then there is only one option left...

[@claygerard-ys1hi]

Why?

[@musicalspirits0201]

​@@claygerard-ys1hi cuz its a two-party system

[@lolstalgic9602]

@@ghostdrummer8974 Leave the country?

[@pswminlak-10]

갑자기 발생한 상황이라 심히 당황스럽습니다

[@NuriJos-pg6yl]

This drama presiden😂😂😂😂

[@부산쭈꾸미]

갑자기 끝났어요 ㅋㅋㅋ

[@얼음-p8c]

@@부산쭈꾸미아직 아니에요 게엄은 두창이가 해제한다 라고해야 해결되는거. 의결되면 강제이행인데 저 버 ㄹ 지가 이행할진 모름

[@chong7672]

Bat ka mahihiya eh natural lang yan ku g gusto ng presidente niyo na pangalagaan ang demokrasya sa bansa niyo dahil may threat ang north korea sa bansa ninyo dahil hawak na daw nang northkorea ang parliamentary natural lang yan kung wala kyong ginagawang masama wag kayo matakot dahil ang kalaban ng gobyerno ninyo ay communist

[@mengreat6982]

Incumbent president is trying to charge the opposition leaders because the opposition intend to impeach the current president

[@lizardking3979]

Wow, This is going to be crazy.

[@dobmaster4412]

And now North Korea is laughing at them

[@olivia7979able]

21세기에 대체 하룻밤 사이에 무슨일이 일어나고 있는건지 우리도 모르겠습니다..

[@范伟-v7x]

😂

[@sandliveKR]

This situation is completely opposed by the ruling party, and this situation is the president's foolish actions

[@손예서-o9l]

대한민국에서 총 실물을 보는날도오네요..

[@대한민국-j7r]

윤대통령은 결국 탄핵되고 교도소로 가게될겁니다. 국민의힘 도 탄핵에 동조할테니. 제발 군인들이 딴맘 안먹기만 바랄뿐.

[@NEOHAM]

Armed soldiers have entered the National Assembly by helicopter. Members of the National Assembly are climbing over walls to enter the building.

[@guybeingaguy]

Is Batman there? I know Spider-Man is on vacation.

[@alessandroalafriz8162]

You making a Miss Saigon reference?

[@Sharon-nw5kd]

Oh shit! What is going to happen next!😢

[@FudgethePudge]

No, no that’s not happening

[@HellBot-gi5si]

They need to get enough members into the national assembly so they can revoke the Martial Law declared by the President. He's trying to pull a Donald Trump.

[@DARS_04]

he's pulling the north korea card, he's scared

[@edmondleong2280]

Yeah.i guess he hiding some crime..so he pull out north Korea card to block and he still think south Korean will scare or getting brain wash😂.but useless...now everyone can see the truth from Internet 😂

[@Eduardo-jj9bi]

And you are gay

[@theATMcru]

As a black man that has seen South Korean on tv and watched squid games i have to say how extremely irritated i am with how bad the weather is here in Kentucky. It's to freaking cold. Also yea government suck. 🙏

[@Kimtiger0]

Thanks for watching shortest martial law in the history. (2Hrs)

[@sirdon4956]

So it's over...? but the police and military is still enforcing Martial law right now i typing.. but it over... omm ok i feel safe now. no worries i must be dreaming

[@oceanwavesandcocaine1129]

its not over yet? Military just voided that decision.... don't get your news from Reddit

[@Kimtiger0]

​@@sirdon4956 Yeah... cabinet passed bill that it is null and void. He has no legal foundation, nor military back up like previous coupe leaders, no politicians that on his side.... he is isolated... it was most ridiculous attempt ever.

[@judgegrinch1139]

It is still ongoing until the President calls it down, legally he has to accept the Cabinet, but he has not yet, so technically it is still ongoing

[@lunakim3238]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 😂

[@XelaEsiuol]

This move feels eerily familiar-just like what my parents told me about the Philippines during its martial law era

[@GeraldineGeh]

I used to live in South Korea 30 years ago. What a shock. Now I live in the Philippines......yeah...this is scary.

[@julionni4461]

Excuse me!? You've wrong info, the martial law was approved in the upper and lower house before in was declared.

[@carlos16094]

@@julionni4461that may very well be.He wanted citizens to stand with him and by declaring martial law he got the opposite: citizens want him out.

[@darwinqpenaflorida3797]

​@@julionni4461In the Philippine Constitution, Martial Law can be declared only two months unless the Congressional Approval

[@julionni4461]

@@carlos16094 omg, yan ang millenial tsktsk so limited and alam dahil ang unang pinagawa ni cory ay sinunog ang mga books. Pero andyan pa rin ang mga ebidensya like video at mga buhay pa nung time na yun. Kaya nagkanda letseletse ang pinas dahil hindi itinuro ang tunay na history. Ang mainstream media, ginawang santo at santa ang mga tunay na traydor.

[@작전참모-k2h]

As a citizen of the Republic of Korea, I strongly condemn President Yoon Suk-yeol's unconstitutional martial law and will defend the freedom and peace of Korea.

[@DJG37S]

And as a korean who holds dual citizenship of American and South Korea, this is what happens when the Korean government and any government across the world removes the power of the people. Here in America we have the right to bear arms to fight against any tyrannical government, and if any president or governor, mayor, etc tried to declare a martial law here in the US all of us armed American citizens would fight back.

[@Ryanlexz]

USA Military industrial complex love this 😬

[@ramhammer10-4]

I support your opinion

[@Nina-uy1eo]

May God help you

[@michaeljaquish9708]

Do you think it may be possible your President has intelligence regarding a national security threat from North Korea?

[@YippityDingleDoo]

Declare Martial Law and I'll declare open season 😐

[@리버티]

레전드다 레전드

[@hiyou-z5p]

Cnn에서 우리나라 사람 만나네 반갑다

[@심파인-t5o]

ㅎㅇ요

[@리버티]

@@760HorsePower 아가리해라 위대한 훈민정음이다

[@김창규-n8m]

😮

[@리버티]

​@@760HorsePowerㅇㅏ가리 해라 🙂

[@ejkim46]

...드디어..CNN.에서도.."한국.계엄령".선포.보도.!!!

[@SP-ly3vd]

We Americans do not consider CNN as news. CNN is largely viewed as a propaganda machine.

[@bearkakao2749]

아우 쪽팔려 ㅠ

[@부산쭈꾸미]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@JehtBenben]

😂

[@ryank0351]

He going to jail with wife

[@jackrose5077]

This is insane. Get that dude out of there.

[@07_y_o.o_n]

아 진짜 지지율이 10%라서 잃을것도 없다는거냐?

[@spicevilla4879]

Just a suggestion: if you want, you can request Indian govt to send some elite special forces, for dismantling this coup like situation with a targeted quick operation, if there're any human rights violations happening. Time is crucial, the more you wait, the more it'll be hard to infiltrate and conduct operation and then exit safely. Take your decision asap. I think you guys have US military bases in your country. So, if you'll waste time, the US will settle into the situation properly and we wouldn't be able to do anything afterwards. So, take quick decision. Take care.

[@ggobuck]

럴커 발악데미지 넣듯이 마지막 발악 하는중

[@areasevenpro]

What did Johnny Somali do this time?

[@tri_pa_loski116]

He must have escape prison lol

[@FormerVicePresidentDickVeiny]

Hahaha

[@deanjackson2125]

Probably Screaming *Aloha snackbar*

[@Barrylee544]

@@tri_pa_loski116😂😂

[@Decentralized_World1]

@@deanjackson2125 He is an Ethiopian Jew, so very unlikely.

[@운전살살좀]

As a Korean, I feel shame he is our president

[@chestercordero5225]

just another politician dragging his country down with him because he is being personally targeted by his opponents. selfish and self serving.

[@rclc161]

Personally targeted? Or something like asking someone to find11,780 votes on a recorded phone line to the Georgia Sec of State?? Or sending fake electors to DC?

[@JamilaJibril-e8h]

@@chestercordero5225 I don't understand what's all the love with president chair 💺🪑💺🪑 🪑💺🪑

[@e4t662]

Seriously thought this was the onion for a second. Lol.

[@SedanChair]

"I figured, 'why not?' says President Yoon"

[@Ryanlexz]

USA Military industrial complex love this 😬

[@DisinterestedParty]

This is definitely not a joke. This is very serious.

[@Uouttooo]

lol? This is a very serious matter and you go lol? Are you nuts?

[@OistheOne]

​@@Uouttooo the Onion headlines can be deceiving sometimes. I thought it was an Onion headline, too, but unfortunately this is real like instead.

[@ChrisBlanco-p3e]

This doesn’t seem like democracy

[@jine492]

Two hours after martial law was declared, the lifting of martial law was unanimously passed by the National Assembly, and it is highly likely that President Yoon will soon be impeached by the people of the Republic of Korea.

[@heraldomedrano851]

America you are next.

[@derrelloliver163]

Bro didn’t want to get impeached so he got desperate and imposed martial law smh

[@FERDINAND_KR-m5q]

많은 선국 선열들이 피 흘려가며 어렵게 만들어 온 나라인데 대통령 한 번 잘못 뽑아서 나라가 이 정도로 망가지다니...

[@jy7764]

리짜이밍이 더 문제임

[@kfx3907]

@@jy7764너가 더 문제야

[@CrystalPierson-z6v]

Omg South Korea stay safe

[@ytc257]

Next trump will declare that 😅

[@ytc257]

God has no son.do you know Jesus is a prophet of God.

[@pigeonmail8374]

The situation already conclude, so all should be fine I guess we could expect another impeachment, because as far as I'm aware the public is outraged haha

[@Kendra_amoncio200]

@@ytc257yessss

[@아날프]

민주주의는 반드시 승리한다!

[@hj8750]

Демократмчески выбранный президент узурпирует власть. Вы до сих пор верите в демократию?

[@mosheridan7016]

Really what democracy?

[@JayPatel-lz7wz]

With democracy they'd no park chung hee & modern korea

[@melisandeLuna]

Praying for the best for Korean 🤍 From Myanmar 🇲🇲

[@davis68nf]

민주주의는 보호되어야 합니다.

[@명분-k2v]

The situation is over. People came together to overcome this. I found freedom again. Thank you for your interest.

[@jamesthesecond551]

I have a friend who's in South Korea right now. He can confirm that there was no imminent danger or serious threat happening there--it was just declared out of the blue.

[@jcyoseo8934]

The current South korean president is a madness. He needs to go!! South korea is suffering so much because of this crazy president and his wife.

[@Ryanlexz]

USA Military industrial complex love this 😬

[@HellBot-gi5si]

He under investigation for corruption and he is trying to pull Donald Trump.

[@AntoineWilliams7118]

He’s paid by China not USA

[@badbad-cat]

SK president is not going anywhere. He's a good dog for the US. A good dictator dog

[@tonycanabal1659]

It could happen here in 2025 if a mass resistance occurs. 😮

[@LacertaProject]

The world is heading down a dark path.

[@mosheridan7016]

War?

[@ladynikkie]

2024 is truly a dark year

[@kinjunranger140]

No more so than when Biden's agencies were silencing Americans on the internet.

[@TFY-v8l]

​@@ladynikkiebut there was light at the end of the tunnel

[@Ryanlexz]

Centrist party love wars. We need progressives/left wing party. Remind me of marcon trying to pass bill in france without votes 😬🤢

[@dexa-aeng]

As a Korean, I feel heartbroken that Yoon Suk Yeol is the president of South Korea. This is the 21st century. Incompetent dictators should be punished by the law. It is the greatest enemy that has led to the danger of the Republic of Korea right now, Yoon Suk Yeol. I feel very bad that Kim Jong-un will enjoy this situation.

[@pstchiho9348]

I am Korean. We have always fought against those in power who are corrupt, and we have always won. We reject dictatorship and democracy will triumph. Just as we impeached President Park Geun-hye a few years ago, we will once again impeach the corrupt president and achieve peace. Korea will achieve the will of the people through unity, not violence, as it did a few years ago. Our democracy is still alive and well!

[@eigelgregossweisse9563]

Keep saying that... hahaha

[@marcozuin1469]

❤️ we stand with you!! Fight for your freedom

[@Me_Caveman]

This likely applies to all but the families (Chaebols?) like Samsung. Those at the top are never fully accountable.

[@SddattaSD]

You have to do it like Bangladeshis did it here after the revolution .This diftato thinks people are stupid politically. he needs to know the power of youth this dictator shall go I hope people will win and he will flee may be he will not even be able to flee .

[@deussivenatura5805]

Doesn't look like you guys won, Samsung basically owns SK.

[@쿠키Gamez]

지금 45년만에 계엄령이 선포되었습니다. 환율은 치솟고, 주식은 하락하며, 정치적 경제적으로 현재 대한민국은 위험합니다. 대한민국은 현재 실제 상황으로 커뮤니케이션 시스템이 마비되며 인터넷 포털 또한 마비되고 있습니다. 국회는 폐쇄되었습니다. 현재 전국에 실제 비상계엄령이 선포되었습니다. 곧 언론이 마비될 수 있습니다.

[@Sjs2701]

미국주식하고 돈부풀린다음 달러가지고오랔 ㅋ

[@dri2383]

Isn’t this how Dictators come to power?

[@save-lr5lq]

Not good actually

[@Star-on8gm]

@@dri2383맞습니다!!!!!

[@tleodlswo]

@@dri2383actually yes. It's the first time martial law has been declared in 44 years, and the last time it was under a military dictatorship

[@asphalt672]

대한민국 헌법 제 1조 1항 - 대한민국은 민주공화국이다.

[@je_daberry]

또한 국가에대한 모든권한은 국민에게 있다

[@Cyber_Bomb]

국민을 지키기 위한 계엄이다. 친중 민주당에게 지배당하면 이 나라의 미래는 없다

[@je_daberry]

@@760HorsePower 눈치챙겨

[@Cyber_Bomb]

민주당 헌법 제 1조 1항 중국은 한국의 주인이다

[@im_Batman-x]

He is preparing to hand over power to the united nations, as all nations of earth are, for a 1 world government its, bible prophecy

[@davec110]

Kim: I shoot ICBMs into the ocean due to threats from enemy states. Yoon: I declare martial law on the country due to budget disagreement. Kim: GG

[@UnKnown-jc5nq]

What a shame

[@kyungheejeaniechung872]

CNN은 조선일보 에디터를 인터뷰하면서 계엄을 묻다니….

[@wonyoon1931]

Kenneth Choi is biased in his opinion for being an editor from the Chosun Illbo, which is pro President Yoon.

[@Ryanlexz]

So is CNN who love centrist party 🤔

[@hehdjdwtsjbfm]

Chosen Illbo, pro US

[@PuffySofty]

@@hehdjdwtsjbfm and Yoon is pro US XXL

[@noelnemenjo1242]

So why did the opposition voted to impeach 18 cabinet ministers?

[@decemberpotato7289]

​@@noelnemenjo1242Because they can, they won those elections, people of SK chose them over the ruling party, duh…

[@nerikzniek5922]

At least this news might awaken the Americans that don’t yet realize the USA could do this too if it wanted

[@전병훈-v8g]

As I Korean, we want "Yoon OUT"

[@more8371]

쪽팔려

[@brianoconnor24601]

I honestly understand what South Koreans are going through. It is exactly what us Myanmar citizens experienced 4 years ago when our military staged a coup. We all take democracy and free speech for granted and it seems like the fall of democracy has begun in Asia.

[@InsertArgumentHere]

It never really existed in the first place. How many Asian countries have leaders who are so easily corrupted?

[@fredsmith3001]

I'm sure DJT is taking detailed notes...

[@clairedelune7939]

I don't agree with Kenneth Choi at all. His opinion is so biased. Yoon declared martial law just because he was frustrated and Choi unnderstands why Yoon did it? Shame on you!

[@roythousand13]

Just because you understand why someone does something does NOT mean you agree with what that person did!

[@surajsharma10008]

Martial law involves the temporary substitution of military authority for civilian rule and is usually invoked in time of war, rebellion, or natural disaster.

[@simony2801]

Well its the other way round but thanks for thr insight😊

[@Swanee.]

As a Korean I do not think this martial law declaration was necessary.... The exchange rate of dollar is skyrocketing..

[@jinpop20]

멍청한 소리 하고 자빠졌네.

[@f1usa654]

I saw this exact comment on a different video, most comments are bots nowadays

[@Ryanlexz]

USA Military industrial complex love this 😬

[@HellBot-gi5si]

No it not. He corrupt politician who is under investigation, and he trying to pull a Donald Trump.

[@duhyenkim3374]

more like the won is dropping

[@Koolteenn]

Foreshadowing for America

[@n.d3217]

this is crazy pls step down already

[@760HorsePower]

NEVER!

[@Ryanlexz]

Centrist party love wars. We need progressives/left wing party. Remind me of marcon trying to pass bill in france without votes 😬🤢

[@spicevilla4879]

Just a suggestion: if you want, you can request Indian govt to send some elite special forces, for dismantling this coup like situation with a targeted quick operation, if there're any human rights violations happening. Time is crucial, the more you wait, the more it'll be hard to infiltrate and conduct operation and then exit safely. Take your decision asap. I think you guys have US military bases in your country. So, if you'll waste time, the US will settle into the situation properly and we wouldn't be able to do anything afterwards. So, take quick decision. Take care.

[@heraldomedrano851]

South Korea is taking a page 📄📃 from North Korea.