Summary

Park Chong-jun, South Korea’s presidential security chief, resigned amid police investigation into his guards’ obstruction of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s arrest.

Yoon is accused of attempting martial law in December, leading to charges of insurrection.

Park warned against “bloodshed” if authorities forcibly detain Yoon, who remains in his residence after defying arrest warrants.

A second warrant has been issued as investigators prepare for another attempt.

This crisis has sparked political turmoil, with concerns over escalating tensions between government agencies.

  • Buffalox@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    It’s good that South Korean politicians and authorities are acting promptly in this situation to protect democracy.
    I wonder why nothing ever happened in USA with Trump, and how he is not in jail even 4 years after trying basically the same thing.

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      11 months ago

      South Korea has had military dictatorships off and on it’s entire history

      Declaring martial law under those conditions, is significantly different than January 6th.

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        11 months ago

        You got downvoted but you’re right lmao. Americans like to roleplay having real problems

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          11 months ago

          It’s a weird sort of “black and white” thinking. Like if you admit that something could be worse than what Trump did you’re saying what Trump did was “okay” or something. I guarantee you some people who voted me down feel like I’m defending Trump by pointing out that “an angry mob” is not in the same league as “a military coup”.

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    11 months ago

    Just build a fence around the dudes home. Not ideal, but saves everyone time and money.

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      11 months ago

      I thought they already build a fence. Funnily enough to protect Yoon against the police.

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    11 months ago

    Another historic achievement for Occupied Korea!