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Aftermath of martial law declaration and reversal in South Korea

Protesters shout slogans as they try to march to the presidential office after a candlelight vigil against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. The letters read "Resign Yoon Suk Yeol." (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
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Protesters shout slogans as they try to march to the presidential office after a candlelight vigil against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. The letters read "Resign Yoon Suk Yeol." (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

The stunning turn of events in South Korea on Tuesday still has many people reeling and wondering what just happened and what will happen going forward. A declaration of martial law and then a quick reversal does not bode well for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

HPR talked to Rob York, director for regional affairs of the local think tank Pacific Forum, about the political drama that unfolded while many of us were sleeping on this side of the Pacific.


This interview aired on The Conversation on Dec. 4, 2024. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m. on HPR-1.

Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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