🇰🇷 South Korea's political crisis has reached a boiling point as President Yoon Suk-yeol remains at the center of a high-stakes standoff. On Friday, presidential guards and military troops clashed with investigators attempting to arrest Yoon over a failed martial law decree, forcing authorities to abandon the operation due to safety concerns. This came just days before the arrest warrant was set to expire.
💥 The drama follows Yoon's impeachment and suspension last month after his controversial attempt to declare martial law—a move swiftly overturned by Parliament. Social media has erupted with videos of the tense scenes, sparking debates about accountability and democratic norms in Asia's fourth-largest economy.
🌍 Analysts describe the situation as “uncharted territory,” with political tensions echoing K-drama levels of intensity. While Parliament seeks stability, protesters demand answers: “How did we get here?” Stay tuned as this story unfolds.
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