In a shocking late-night address, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has declared “emergency martial law,” citing threats from opposition parties and North Korea. The announcement, made during a televised briefing, accuses the opposition of engaging in anti-state activities that have paralyzed the government and compromised national security. Yoon stated, “To safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea’s communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements… I hereby declare emergency martial law.” He emphasized that the opposition’s actions have turned the National Assembly into a “den of legislative dictatorship,” obstructing essential governance and budget approvals. The declaration...