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Why South Korea's president declared martial law

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: Hi, everybody. Ian Bremmer here from Mexico City, but talking about South Korea, which is not what anyone was expecting today. President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea deciding to suddenly declare emergency martial law, announcing together with the military all political activities prohibited. All media now under state control. No strikes, demonstrations allowed. Basically, the President of South Korea declaring that his country is North Korea, at least for a few hours. But of course, South Korea is not North Korea. It is a vibrant democracy with strong institutions, and the parliament is in strong opposition of what he is doing, as are the people.
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