South Korea under martial law: President accuses opposition of North Korea collusion

Published December 3, 2024 12:15pm ET



South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared temporary martial law on Tuesday, accusing his political opposition of “anti-state activities” and colluding with North Korea.

Yoon accused opposition parties, which maintain a majority in the legislature, of intentionally disrupting the nation’s parliamentary proceedings and seeking to “paralyze” the government.

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