What Next | Martial Law (Briefly) in South Korea

Dec 4, 2024

Terence Roehrig, a national security affairs professor at the U.S. Naval War College, dives into the recent martial law declaration by South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol. He discusses the surprising political turmoil, the divide within the public, and the swift actions taken by parliament to counter the declaration. Roehrig emphasizes the courageous defiance of citizens in protecting their democratic rights and critiques the U.S. response, stressing the importance of supporting democracy during these turbulent times.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Martial Law and Political Turmoil in South Korea

01:37 • 3min

Navigating the Political Landscape of South Korea

04:50 • 3min

Political Turmoil in South Korea

07:37 • 7min

Defiance and Democracy: A Turning Point in South Korea

15:00 • 2min

U.S. Response and South Korea's Martial Law

17:19 • 7min