Weird development. Some saying it's a pre-emptive move because the president will get impeached.
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South Korean President declares martial law, accuses opposition | Martial law lifted
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Urgh, my colleague just flew there today, so hope it's all ok.
On a sidenote, they seem to have loads of random protests in Seoul all the time.
On a sidenote, they seem to have loads of random protests in Seoul all the time.
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Ah another subsection in the world has gone mad.
So.... How often does something like this happen? Because my first instinct is that this is pretty bonkers, but I don't know enough about South Korea to say for sure...
I'm no expert... but I have seen the movie A Taxi Driver.
I don't think they've had martial law since the Gwangju Uprising and democratisation in the 80s.
Hah, that's the first film that popped into my head!
Good film!I just read that the current president is very conservative and that his latest speech kind of suggests that he equates being liberal with supporting North Korea. In which case, this could get ugly
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So we've no sensible Korea anymore, that's Xmas ruined.
I don't think it was ever fully sensible. Always some weird shit with their political class.
It doesn't happen. Last time was in 1980, and it was an authoritarian state.
Wonder how Rocket Man is perceiving all this.
Would nobody think of Messi Lingard? Pray for him
Well this should be interesting.
12m ago15.48 CET
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Military announces suspension of all parliamentary activity - report
The Yonhap News Agency is reporting that members of the national assembly have been banned from entering the building, with the South Korean military having reportedly announced the suspension of all parliamentary activity. We have not yet independently verified this information. The parliament speaker is traveling to parliament and plans to convene a session, according to local broadcaster YTN TV.So that's where the former United PR ended up.
Does anyone know any accounts on Bluesky that are covering this at all? I'm not on Twitter anymore.
So it's a self coup or whatever the correct term is.
AI to the rescue!:
South Korea has declared martial law several times throughout its modern history, often in response to political crises, social unrest, or threats to national security. Here is an overview of key instances:
1. April 1948 (Jeju Uprising): Martial law was declared during the Jeju Uprising, a rebellion on Jeju Island against the government's suppression of leftist activities.
2. October 1948 (Yeosu-Suncheon Rebellion): Following a mutiny of soldiers in Yeosu and Suncheon who opposed suppressing the Jeju Uprising, martial law was declared to restore order.
3. April 1960 (April Revolution): Martial law was declared during protests against President Syngman Rhee's administration, which eventually led to his resignation.
4. May 1961 (Military Coup): Martial law was declared after a coup led by Park Chung-hee, who overthrew the civilian government and established military rule.
5. October 1972 (Yushin Constitution): Park Chung-hee declared martial law to dissolve the National Assembly and impose the Yushin Constitution, centralizing his power.
6. October 1979 (Assassination of Park Chung-hee): Martial law was declared following Park Chung-hee's assassination to maintain stability during the transition of power.
7. May 1980 (Gwangju Uprising): Martial law was expanded nationwide in response to pro-democracy protests, most notably the Gwangju Uprising, which was violently suppressed by the military.
The 1980 martial law and its associated events were particularly significant, as they marked the beginning of the Chun Doo-hwan regime. South Korea has not declared martial law since democratization in 1987, as the country transitioned to a stable democratic system.
Apparently AI hasn't kept up to date with today yet.
I blame K-pop.
It's trained on at least a year old data.
Apparently you need 2/3 of the vote to declare martial law. What happens if the members are barred from voting? Is there some sort of deadline? And surely there is a stipulation that adds "... and you can't physically prevent members of the parliament from voting". Otherwise the law makes no sense!
So it's the first time since South Korea became a democracy then. Wild.
Apparently he didn't need the vote since it just happened. Either that or it's completely unconstitutional and full military assisted coup.
This appears to be a coup
I wonder if the president can declare martial law (in case of an actual emergency when time is of the essence), but the parliament can then override it.
But if the military then proceeds to block the vote then it makes zero sense.
Euronto something here. Pound for pound, this is a great joke. The best joke I've seen since the koruna pandemic perhaps.