S. Korean president declares martial law

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South Korea lifts president's martial law decree after lawmakers reject military rule

The president of South Korea has lifted the martial law he imposed on the country, bending to political pressure after a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule.

apnews.com

This has been exploding in South Korea the last few hours. I’m hoping things end well, but I have my doubts. I’m pretty sure the South Korean people won’t stand for it though. They’re very proud, rightfully so, of how far their country has come since the last declaration of martial law.

 

[oldngray]

South Korea lifts president's martial law decree after lawmakers reject military rule

The president of South Korea has lifted the martial law he imposed on the country, bending to political pressure after a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule.

apnews.com

This has been exploding in South Korea the last few hours. I’m hoping things end well, but I have my doubts. I’m pretty sure the South Korean people won’t stand for it though. They’re very proud, rightfully so, of how far their country has come since the last declaration of martial law.

I saw that earlier but it is getting almost no coverage in the US news

 

[Operational needs]

I saw that earlier but it is getting almost no coverage in the US news

Which is crazy since they’re one of our biggest, if not the biggest, allies in SE Asia.

 

[oldngray]

Which is crazy since they’re one of our biggest, if not the biggest, allies in SE Asia.

I had no idea anything like that was going on there.

 

[Operational needs]

I had no idea anything like that was going on there.

Because it came out of nowhere shocking everyone.

 

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[From the Scene] Rush to get to National Assembly in first hours of martial law

Over the first hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared in South Korea at around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, chaos ensued west of Yeouido in central Seoul as lawmakers, aides and reporters rushed to get to the National Assembly. Soon after Yoon announced he would impose martial law, files of police...

m.koreaherald.com

People are already protesting and it’s not even 3:00 am.

 

[sailfish]

Sounds like they need guns as bad as Ukraine.

 

[Over70irregs]

Which is crazy since they’re one of our biggest, if not the biggest, allies in SE Asia.

We need another event to print ? Printer go Brrrr

 

[Operational needs]

Sounds like they need guns as bad as Ukraine.

Guns are illegal there. If you’re talking military weapons, they’re one of the largest manufacturers in the world.

 

[Operational needs]

We need another event to print ? Printer go Brrrr

Umm, okay?

 

[oldngray]

Guns are illegal there. If you’re talking military weapons, they’re one of the largest manufacturers in the world.

One of the most militarized countries in the world. If not the most.

 

[Over70irregs]

One of the most militarized countries in the world. If not the most.

Perfect for a plan?

 

[Operational needs]

One of the most militarized countries in the world. If not the most.

Nah. I just looked. They’re not even in the top ten when I looked at some sources.

 

[oldngray]

Nah. I just looked. They’re not even in the top ten when I looked at some sources.

I haven't seen recent numbers but it used to be that way.

 

[Thebrownblob]

Sounds like they need guns as bad as Ukraine.

Well, glad I didn’t buy a Kia or a Hyundai

 

[oldngray]

Nah. I just looked. They’re not even in the top ten when I looked at some sources.

I just checked and the first 2 sources had them as 5th

 

[Thebrownblob]

We need another event to print ? Printer go Brrrr

 

[Operational needs]

I just checked and the first 2 sources had them as 5th

Funny how different sources have different info. You would think something like that would be the same across the board.

 

[Operational needs]

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There’s a lot to be said for mandatory military enlistment. Lol.

 

[Over70irregs]

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Patches….darnit