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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 3rd, 2024: South Korea’s Martial Law Chaos & Trump’s Warning to Hamas
Tue, 03 Dec 2024
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Breaking news from the Far East: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is lifting his declared of martial law, averting what could have been a major constitutional crisis—but leaving his political future uncertain. Later in the show, President-elect Donald Trump issues a stark warning to Hamas, vowing there will be "hell to pay" if American hostages are not released before his inauguration. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapter 1: What breaking news is happening in South Korea?
Welcome to the PDB Afternoon Bulletin. I'm Mike Baker, your eyes and ears on the world stage. Let's get briefed. Today, we begin with breaking news from the Far East. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has declared martial law. granting sweeping powers to the military only to reverse himself just hours later. We'll bring you all the details.
Later in the show, President-elect Trump delivers a stark warning to Hamas, declaring that there will be, quote, hell to pay if American hostages are not released before he takes office. But first, today's afternoon spotlight. Breaking news from one of America's closest allies in the Far East.
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yool has announced that he will lift martial law after lawmakers voted to reject his controversial move. Now, this decision marks a dramatic turn in a crisis that has gripped the nation for well, for hours. I mean, seriously, this could be the quickest constitutional crisis in South Korean history.
Chapter 2: What led to the lifting of martial law in South Korea?
Earlier today, President Yun declared martial law, deploying military troops and police in riot gear across the streets of Seoul. It was a stunning and controversial decision in a country that hasn't seen such measures since its authoritarian era in the late 1970s and 1980s.
In his initial late-night television address, President Yun stated that martial law was necessary to, quote, rebuild and protect the nation from falling into the depths of national ruin. He vowed to, quote, eliminate anti-state forces as quickly as possible and normalize the country. Well, I guess he did do that because he's lifted martial law.
Chapter 3: What are the implications of President Yoon's martial law declaration?
But he was calling on citizens to trust his leadership, despite some concerns. Quote, inconveniences. Sorry, folks, I've declared martial law. There will be some inconveniences. The announcement immediately, as you might suspect, drew backlash from across the political spectrum.
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, a fierce rival of Yoon's, called the martial law declaration illegal and unconstitutional. Even members of the president's own conservative party, including the leader of that party, criticized the move as wrong and promised to work against it. Now, South Korean law provides that martial law can be overturned by a majority vote in parliament.
Chapter 4: How did the National Assembly respond to martial law?
Well, that's very democratic. And in a late-night emergency session, well, the National Assembly, led by the opposition Democratic Party, voted overwhelmingly to demand its repeal. Under South Korean law, the president is obligated to honor this resolution. The Speaker of the National Assembly declared President Yun's martial law decree null and void after the vote.
In a follow-up statement, President Yun confirmed he would comply with the assembly's decision. Martial law, he said, would be lifted without delay in accordance with the law, though he urged South Koreans to remain vigilant against what he described as, quote, threats to the constitutional order.
Chapter 5: What challenges does President Yoon face after lifting martial law?
Chapter 6: What warning did President-elect Trump give to Hamas?
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yool has announced that he will lift martial law after lawmakers voted to reject his controversial move. Now, this decision marks a dramatic turn in a crisis that has gripped the nation for well, for hours. I mean, seriously, this could be the quickest constitutional crisis in South Korean history.
Earlier today, President Yun declared martial law, deploying military troops and police in riot gear across the streets of Seoul. It was a stunning and controversial decision in a country that hasn't seen such measures since its authoritarian era in the late 1970s and 1980s.
In his initial late-night television address, President Yun stated that martial law was necessary to, quote, rebuild and protect the nation from falling into the depths of national ruin. He vowed to, quote, eliminate anti-state forces as quickly as possible and normalize the country. Well, I guess he did do that because he's lifted martial law.
But he was calling on citizens to trust his leadership, despite some concerns. Quote, inconveniences. Sorry, folks, I've declared martial law. There will be some inconveniences. The announcement immediately, as you might suspect, drew backlash from across the political spectrum.
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, a fierce rival of Yoon's, called the martial law declaration illegal and unconstitutional. Even members of the president's own conservative party, including the leader of that party, criticized the move as wrong and promised to work against it. Now, South Korean law provides that martial law can be overturned by a majority vote in parliament.
Well, that's very democratic. And in a late-night emergency session, well, the National Assembly, led by the opposition Democratic Party, voted overwhelmingly to demand its repeal. Under South Korean law, the president is obligated to honor this resolution. The Speaker of the National Assembly declared President Yun's martial law decree null and void after the vote.
In a follow-up statement, President Yun confirmed he would comply with the assembly's decision. Martial law, he said, would be lifted without delay in accordance with the law, though he urged South Koreans to remain vigilant against what he described as, quote, threats to the constitutional order.
Now, the rapid reversal has calmed tensions somewhat, but questions remain about the president's judgment and political future. Critics have pointed to the president's waning approval ratings and difficulties in navigating a divided parliament as reasons behind the martial law declaration.
His administration has faced scandals involving top officials, well, and his wife, fierce opposition over budget disputes, and ongoing impeachment efforts targeting his allies. This marks the first time that martial law has been declared in South Korea since its democratization in 1987.
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