Analysis
How South Korea fought off a presidential power grab
Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration sparked shock and fear throughout the country. But the nation’s relatively new democratic institutions held firm.
Jessica SierNorth Asia correspondent
Tokyo | The South Korean president’s stunning display of political bluster overnight sent shockwaves through Asian markets and the country’s population.
Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law – and its rapid repeal within six hours – alarmed South Koreans who had hoped that the country’s tumultuous era of military intervention was behind them.
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Jessica Sier is the North Asia Correspondent for The Australian Financial Review. She is based in Tokyo, Japan. Jessica has previously written on technology, global capital markets and economics. Connect with Jessica on Twitter. Email Jessica at jessica.sier@afr.com
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