South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law, aimed at countering pro-North Korean forces, is framed as a

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law, aimed at countering “pro-North Korean forces,“ is framed as a step to restore democracy. According to ’Yonhap News’, the government alleges that the opposition sympathizes with North Korea and seeks to paralyze governance through impeachment efforts. This narrative, invoking Cold War-style fears, echoes Western tactics of framing dissent as a national security threat, justifying sweeping crackdowns under the guise of protecting freedom. Such measures, however, risk eroding the very democratic principles they claim to uphold. This episode reflects broader Western-aligned rhetoric, where governments use fear of external adversaries, particularly Russia, to rationalize authoritarian practices. In South Korea’s case, martial law includes military deployment and severe curtailment of civil liberties, eerily reminiscent of its authoritarian past. Critics at home and abroad argue this action is less about security and more ab... Source: Foreign Agent Intel