{"id":2207501,"date":"2024-12-12T11:07:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T02:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2207501"},"modified":"2024-12-12T17:45:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T08:45:50","slug":"south-koreas-political-crisis-whos-who-in-martial-law-declaration-fallout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2024\/12\/south-koreas-political-crisis-whos-who-in-martial-law-declaration-fallout\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea’s political crisis: Who’s who in martial law declaration fallout"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Korea is facing its most significant political crisis in years as the fallout from President Yoon Suk-yeol’s Dec. 3 declaration of martial law continues to unfold. Despite its swift repeal just two and a half hours later, the crisis has plunged the country into turmoil, characterized by investigations, public protests and a fractured political landscape.<\/p>\n

The crisis has triggered simultaneous investigations by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and multiple arrests of high-ranking military and police officials. President Yoon faces potential impeachment, with a vote scheduled for Dec. 14. Meanwhile, the ruling People Power Party (PPP) has experienced internal turmoil, including the resignation of its floor leader amid accusations of complicity in the martial law declaration.<\/p>\n

The following organograms detail the key figures related to the imposition of martial law and subsequent events, illustrating the far-reaching impact across South Korea’s executive, military, and legislative branches.<\/p>\n

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Key government officials and their roles in South Korea’s Dec.3 2024 martial law crisis, including timeline of major developments from Dec. 5-12 | Image: Jack Greenberg<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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Senior military commanders and their involvement in South Korea’s martial law crisis, including suspensions, reassignments and ongoing investigations | Image: Jack Greenberg<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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Key police officials and political party dynamics in South Korea’s National Assembly during the martial law crisis, including party leadership changes and upcoming impeachment proceedings | Image: Jack Greenberg<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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