South Korea's Political Turmoil: Martial Law Controversy and Impeachment Calls

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's recent declaration of martial law has stirred memories of the country's tumultuous history with such measures, notably the 1980 Gwangju uprising where military crackdowns led to significant loss of life. Martial law has been declared in South Korea at least 16 times, often during political unrest. The National Assembly's swift annulment of Yoon's decree highlights a shift from past authoritarian practices, emphasizing the country's democratic progress and the president's lack of popular support.