South Korea

[joey B]

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/03/asia/south-korea-martial-law-intl?cid=ios_app

President declares martial law on late night television,accuses opposition of “ sympathizing with North Korea and of anti-state activities” .

Theres a lot of news happening!

[SkStu]

Didnt have this on my 2024 bingo card. Does anyone know what is causing this outside of what is already being reported? Is this an intentional shift to dictatorship or truly trying to eradicate the influence of his neighbours to the North and, by extension, Russia and other actors?

[joey B]

Didnt have this on my 2024 bingo card. Does anyone know what is causing this outside of what is already being reported? Is this an intentional shift to dictatorship or truly trying to eradicate the influence of his neighbours to the North and, by extension, Russia and other actors?

It is an attempt at self preservation from him,him and his wife are in danger of being impeached for corruption and I guess this was a final throw of the dice which has already been overturned by the parliament there ……

[John83]

They have a track record of imprisoning former presidents for corruption.