Why South Korea's President Declared Martial Law

[@rtc3363]

Why do TV hosts always ask these superficial questions (“How did you feel about it? Were you shocked?”) and never ask the important and obvious one - why did this happen?

[@lovetruth5518]

It’s almost rude this TV host, I think. GOD bless Korea.🥰💝🎯

[@multioptioned]

When you only pay television hosts +$500k a year, what do expect, journalism? 💰🤣

[@Lemon83166]

Because noones knows the reason yet. The President made the decision without even advising him party members OR even the US, WHO ALLIES WITH S.K in its border protection and some coould say one of the 1st lines of defense. He declared martial law, in S Korea, that means basically war. This is why this is such an embarassment, and also, in history, martial law in S Korea ended up killing innocent civilians and ruining peoples lives. So to have such a big deal happen, and yet no real reason proven, is blasphemy

[@kuyre2239]

because they dont know why

[@alanngli]

Right in our backyard? I feel offended on behalf of the Koreans!

[@loelds4817]

In terms of trade and security alliance, south korea is one of Australias closest allies.

[@HerMan-ih6xj]

@@loelds4817 South Korea is US's South Korea, not Australia's.

[@or6144]

​@@loelds4817thinking too highly of yourselves

[@aussiegod4269]

We haven’t got an official alliance with South Korea. Only America and the UK.

[@SupremeDodo72]

Did they really declare martial law when North Korea didn’t even attack them

[@Takingchances99]

Yes

[@beLLz81]

Yes, because they received a threat

[@FreesiaPardiñas]

South korea president went nuts, i bet he had a nightmare that the fat fool from north korea has attacked them that's why he declared martial law 😂

[@Yosh78]

@@beLLz81 no because the president's position was in danger

[@brobinson8614]

I was impressed by the the people in S Korea who went out to protest!! Especially the woman who grabbed the gun! She needs to be made a national heroine! She is a great symbol of S. Korean democracy! I will never forget that image! I want to know her story! This went from a bad day to a great day for S Korea because of those good people

[@michaellim4165]

She is a spokesperson for the opposition party. She is a beast.

[@lolwhyamihere8775]

honestly in awe of how quick south koreans reacted and rallied to protest when it all happened at night

[@multioptioned]

Imagine trying to get apathetic Australians to react to a government decision? Easier to herd cats! 😂

[@大野靖男]

They are "professional" citizens.

[@VincentK.McMahon]

“Right in our backyard” bruh… has this woman never looked at a map before 😭😭💀💀

[@pkwong1940]

Idiotic commentator. Americans know nothing about S Korea!

[@PK-ts8iz]

In the global political sphere, South Korea is pretty much there tbh. The Indo-Pacific region is the future of all things good and bad

[@VincentK.McMahon]

@ if you say so Kissinger. Australia’s future and South Korean affairs are very, very much dependent on each other.

[@loelds4817]

In terms of trade and security alliance, south korea is one of Australias closest allies.

[@lancewood1410]

she prolly thinks it's north of canuck land LOL.

[@kahsengwong5953]

I don't even understand when you mentioned that South Korea is your neighbourhood.

[@PK-ts8iz]

It's a figure of speech

[@loelds4817]

In terms of trade and security alliance, south korea is one of Australias closest allies.

[@johannuys7914]

@@loelds4817 Still not your backyard.

[@8u88letea]

most volatile area? this is why we all hate legacy media lol

[@user-3jd6hek5h]

Exactly 😂 South Korea = literally one of the safest place on earth.

[@N7-WAR-HOUND]

I made a calculated decision…but boy, am I bad at Math *President Yoon”

[@chronic_daydreamer]

Makes you realise how volatile and impermanent all forms of political power are, and how it can happen anywhere with the right combination of factors to trigger a meltdown of the facade of order.

[@AlensonorinKhyle]

A big salute to all citizens of south korea for fighting your democracy. I think the president wants a coup

[@enan1468]

Nah you don't know the full story. There are many pro north korean and china supporters (basically socialist supporters) in the opposition party. It's very corrupt and they are trying to overthrow the current government. The current president was trying to act on the best interest of the country. But the media will always portray as an attempt at dictatorship 😂

[@Lemon83166]

He isnt liked, people want him out, and he has a few scandals, especially his wife. This seemed to be literally political suicide, to save his own face and not be forced out by scandal, but rather misuse of force. Seems very likely this is the case

[@lovetruth5518]

GOD BLESS KOREA, we love you.🥰

[@skycruiser777]

Yoon is a lame duck.

[@1lll1l1ll11-c]

The soldiers (the most advanced troops of s.korea) left apologizing and giving hugs to the civilians tried their best to not hurt anyone and cause any damage. The lawmakers climbed the fence to gather in the national assembly at midnight within 1.5 hr of declaration and lifted the martial law. They should recover this so other countries can learn from it

[@h3lldiv3r]

South Korea is in our backyard? how big our bloody backyard? hahaha

[@user-md1ol7nj7h]

we arent even in asia

[@andrewlim7751]

It's another continent and an ocean away, the Americans really think they own earth planet. 😂😂

[@thrillho2747]

This is Australian.

[@PK-ts8iz]

​@@andrewlim7751This is embarrassing, mate. I get you don't like the yanks but you're chasing ghosts trying to get one up on them

[@loelds4817]

In terms of trade and security alliance, south korea is one of Australias closest allies.

[@konlee4456]

You should add a question mark to the title because you people are clueless. The interviewer was clearly looking for a particular narrative...

[@woochulkim5375]

Poor people. Politics ruining people’s life in my home.

[@brobinson8614]

I was impressed by the the people in S Korea who went out to protest!! Especially the woman who grabbed the gun! She needs to be made a national heroine! She is a great symbol of S. Korean democracy! I will never forget that image! I want to know her story! This went from a bad day to a great day for S Korea because of those good people

[@fionaforward3358]

I really cannot think of one country that has a good leader.This time in history seems to be a time of appalling leadership and democracy is under attack.Where are the true leaders?We desperately need mature,wise people ,who love their country more than getting their snout in the trough.

[@keeperofthedarksides]

The thing about politicians is that if they're doing their job properly, no-one has anything to say about it. Good leaders might be well-liked by the people of their country, but they're usually not featured in international news because they're not doing anything wrong that will attract attention.

[@multioptioned]

​@@keeperofthedarksidesExactly. Popular decisions are not always the best ones. Governments are ALWAYS criticised. Opposition is a much easier job.

[@thepositivepractise7290]

This is the strangest thing I’ve ever seen

[@saltar1583]

Food for thought for the Dishonorable poor excuse of a human being American President elect.

[@mattyou7644]

So what was the reason for this again?

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

"The enemy within" I just hope Trump doesn't invoke martial law

[@nigl2807]

when i saw an article this morning, it was more to with him having issues with the opposition party and basically saying they were too pro north korea and it was a threat

[@bennysmith2007]

​@@haruhisuzumiya6650humming 'Entrance Of The Gladiators' for you right now 🤡

[@MarkHardstaff-q6h]

Because he is a fool.

[@baanchiau]

That lady holding the barrel, advantage when almost everyone is military.

[@brobinson8614]

That ex General was a cool dude

[@shaneclarence6696]

In bum Chun

[@jwil193]

Rocket man is watching 👀

[@cyberkant8186]

So, IOW, we do not actually know why this happened.

[@OPFOR-SQUAD]

Only if americans were as patriotic or educated in their own politics ...

[@dr.davidenglish778]

I have a shocker for you, about 50% aren't.

[@RynaxAlien]

Korean G-String game becoming closer to reality

[@fatdoi003]

a country with over 24000 foreign troops overlooking their 'democracy'

[@glennisholcomb592]

That is kind of like typical, with people who are desperate and I know like South Korea is supposed to be the good guys, but I think we also say that because we believe that the people that United States always installed places are people that look out for humanity in general And we’re forgetting about the assassinations in Africa we’re forgetting about the dictators that we ourselves put in charge in other places and then we’re asking about the other dictators that we have put in place on the other side of the globe and why they are taking certain actions. Yeah he’s a little desperate little thing and she’s gonna wish he didn’t do this

[@HadassahGH]

BUT WHY........

[@effkay3691]

How awfully embarrassing

[@sydaus3367]

So shame.

[@jimbob1032]

Oh it's the Project, next.

[@bennysmith2007]

The institute of truth... 😂

[@AussieStandsWithRussia]

The project Lol. Is this still a thing. Good to see your 92 likes lol.

[@multioptioned]

Blame the Americans for bailing out this broke network in Australia.

[@achillesrodriguezxx3958]

Yoon could never become as based as Park Chung Hee.

[@ongchinlam4631]

Let me say. This is what they call democracy and human rights. Okay

[@MPT458]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Chaebol are intertwined in this

[@user-zy9nd2ei2j]

Right in our backyard 😂😂😂 she thinks that we have a 'project' doctrine over Asia just like the yanks insist on its Monroe doctrine on the Americas

[@manku-x6p]

I remember the massacre of Gwangju Uprising in 1980 on political turmoil..

[@dr.davidenglish778]

I've seen the memorial in Gwangju. It is a solemn place in remembrance of what happened 44 years ago.

[@multioptioned]

An unpopular president and defence minister in South Korea will now have to resign. What a clown. What was he trying to achieve? 😮

[@lenvarley7973]

You guys must have a big backyard if South Korea is in it.

[@parkjung4777]

아… 진짜 가지가지 한다… 유신시대 추억하며 즐겼구나

[@ezacklee115]

When they all have to go military training... B

[@roughsonJohny]

This was a miniature Korean January 6 insurrection by a little Korean Donald Trump.

[@michaellim4165]

Reverse January 6 actually. People protected the country from the authorities. January 6th in the US was the opposite, authority protecting the government from citizens.

[@진달래-s5m]

I am so sad.

[@rodriguesodour]

Where USA is you just know the answer.......

[@nouramy4038]

Exactly . But ppl like to be in denial...

[@solidsnakefox884]

Your Backyard?? Since when?

[@다니엘-j7z]

와. 진짜 쪽팔린다 윤석열

[@Meatpieandsauce]

Only one woman can save South Korea..... Hanni Pham for President!

[@ongchinlam4631]

Send the puppet to jail. Okay

[@666Yourkarma]

Deathly weird shame

[@barbaramace5362]

Thats terrorible , this doesn't look good , & hope its cleared up soon , so sad & terrifying for the people of South korea & their very nice people .😢

[@spacekingsuhaantheultimate]

very odd

[@sunnidang5432]

Squad games is coming to life!

[@davidrhodes7128]

Marshal Law next communism 😢.

[@PK-ts8iz]

Communism 😂 I wouldn't expect less from someone who calls it "Marshal" law

[@M-N--14--6]

يارب احمي كوريا وشعبها يارب العالمين.

[@diangara3298]

The Zelensky curse works in mysterious ways

[@stevecam724]

I hope the K-Pop girls make it through ok.

[@UnbelievableEats]

so dangerous !

[@JobjobJob-f6e]

The overreach of the legislative branch and having no majority whatsoever to back him up made him to enforce the martial law.

[@user-gz1hu5px1z]

I reckon he has had one too many,must have had a big night.🍻🍺🍻

[@parkjung4777]

아… 진짜 가지가지 한다… 아주…그니.. 유신시대 추억하며 즐겼구나

[@jonaeidahmed5700]

What will be happened next?

[@multioptioned]

President and defence minister will have to resign. Zero support for either of them now. Coming off an already low base.

[@jonaeidahmed5700]

@multioptioned i wondered thinking That some people of South are supporting this martial law! North maybe laughing and calculating.

[@nomchenikoloski7729]

😂😂😂 no more us 🧠🧠🧠

[@Beauie81]

Soft ball & effete questioning and pushback from the neighbours of a nuclear power

[@kevinwatts1842]

Another fantastic report by brilliant journalists.....😂 in our back yard, "the world relies on south Korea for some stability" oh ok Project 😅

[@donovanphillips4973]

🙏🙏

[@신의두수-j6d]

한국전쟁

[@666Yourkarma]

Weird

[@azzav2537]

The project is a joke of a show

[@arclux]

South Korean politics is fascinating.

[@666Yourkarma]

Lol why 😂😂😂