Terence Roehrig
Professor of national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, specializing in Korean and East Asian security issues. Former president of the Association of Korean Political Studies.
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Dec 4, 2024 • 27min
Martial Law (Briefly) in South Korea
Terence Roehrig, a national security affairs professor at the U.S. Naval War College and expert on East Asian issues, discusses the alarming declaration of martial law by South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol. He highlights the immediate parliamentary pushback that swiftly overturned the decision. The conversation dives into the fraught political landscape, examining Yoon's background and the striking resilience of South Korean citizens who rallied against military restrictions. Roehrig also critiques the implications for democracy and the international response to this crisis.
Dec 4, 2024 • 27min
What Next | Martial Law (Briefly) in South Korea
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.
