Chaos erupted overnight in South Korea as President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law in a dramatic TV address Tuesday night – only to revoke it hours later after political pushback. The Chinese Foreign Ministry swiftly called on Seoul to protect Chinese citizens and businesses during the turbulence. 🇨🇳🇰🇷
🔊 \"We hope the ROK side will take effective measures to ensure safety,\" a ministry spokesperson said Wednesday, adding that advisories were issued to Chinese nationals to stay vigilant. The short-lived emergency order – which vanished faster than a TikTok trend – came amid unspecified \"security concerns\" raised by Yoon's administration.
While tensions flared, Beijing emphasized its unchanging stance on Korean Peninsula stability. The rollercoaster situation highlights how quickly geopolitics can shift – think Squid Game-level twists but in real life. 🎢
For now, travelers and expats in South Korea are advised to monitor updates through official channels. More developments expected as lawmakers debate the overnight political drama. 🍿
