South Korea in Crisis: Martial Law and the Fight for Democracy

On Dec. 3, 2024, chaos erupted in South Korea as President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, citing ‘anti-state’ threats. Within hours, the National Assembly overturned his decree, setting the stage for his impeachment and arrest. The crisis exposed deep political fractures but also reaffirmed the strength of South Korea’s democratic institutions. As the Constitutional Court weighs Yoon’s fate, the nation stands at a crossroads— between the threat of authoritarianism and the resilience of its democracy.

AsiaBy Sarah ParkMarch 23, 2025South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, Martial Law, Democracy, Political Crisis, Authoritarianism, Impeachment, National Assembly, Political Polarization, Rule of Law, Constitutional Court, Political Reform