5min chapter

The Foreign Desk cover image

Explainer 446: The South Korean coup that wasn’t

The Foreign Desk

CHAPTER

Political Crisis in South Korea: The Dangers of a Self-Inflicted Coup

This chapter examines the political upheaval in South Korea following President Yoon Suk-yeol's declaration of martial law amid allegations of conspiracy. It highlights the implications of his drastic actions against a backdrop of historical autogolpes, revealing the delicate balance of power in a democratic landscape.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode