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When the South Korean leader ordered martial law, a chaotic series of events got underway.
Troops were deployed to the streets of Seoul, politicians rushed to the parliament building and protestors made their voices heard.
After a parliamentary vote blocked the order, the martial law was rescinded in an embarrassing backdown.
So, what on earth was President Yoon Suk Yeol trying to achieve and what does it mean for South Korea’s future?
Today, Kyung Moon Hwang from the Australian National University who was in the capital Seoul when it all unfolded.
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Kyung Moon Hwang, Korea Foundation Professor and director of the ANU Korea Institute
By ABC Australia4.2
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When the South Korean leader ordered martial law, a chaotic series of events got underway.
Troops were deployed to the streets of Seoul, politicians rushed to the parliament building and protestors made their voices heard.
After a parliamentary vote blocked the order, the martial law was rescinded in an embarrassing backdown.
So, what on earth was President Yoon Suk Yeol trying to achieve and what does it mean for South Korea’s future?
Today, Kyung Moon Hwang from the Australian National University who was in the capital Seoul when it all unfolded.
Featured:
Kyung Moon Hwang, Korea Foundation Professor and director of the ANU Korea Institute

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