South Korea's Political Turmoil: A Cautionary Tale for Global Leaders
TL;DR
A self-coup, or autogolpe, occurs when a nation's leader dissolves or undermines other branches of government to consolidate power. South Korea's recent attempt by its president to execute a self-coup ended in failure, standing out as an exception in a global trend where such power grabs are becoming more common. This analysis highlights the increasing frequency of self-coups worldwide and the implications for political stability.
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