Whither South Korean Democracy?: Democratic Backsliding, Executive Power, and Constitutional Governing
Whither South Korean Democracy?: Democratic Backsliding, Executive Power, and Constitutional Governing
On December 3, 2024, in a surprising move, President Yoon of South Korea declared emergency martial law, which was revoked six hours later after lawmakers blocked the order with a Parliament vote. Along with the indictment of the president on insurrection charges, the Constitutional Court is conducting the impeachment trial.