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Shock martial law edict in South Korea follows chaotic recent history: A look at the crucial context


Published on 2024-12-04 04:00:39 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • It may seem that the wild predawn scenes in Seoul, with hundreds of armed troops and frantic lawmakers storming South Korea's parliament building after the president suddenly declared martial law, came out of nowhere.

The article from the Boston Globe, published on December 4, 2024, discusses the historical context of martial law in South Korea, particularly focusing on the period under President Chun Doo-hwan in the 1980s. It details how Chun, after seizing power in a coup, declared martial law to suppress pro-democracy movements, leading to significant events like the Gwangju Uprising. The piece explores the lasting impact of these actions on South Korean society, the push for democracy, and how recent political developments have reignited discussions about the balance between security and civil liberties. It also touches on contemporary South Korean politics, where the specter of martial law is invoked in debates over national security and public order, reflecting ongoing tensions between authoritarian legacies and democratic aspirations.

Read the Full The Boston Globe Article at:
[ https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/04/world/south-korea-martial-law-context/ ]