What the hell is happening in South Korea?

@prologic@twtxt.net the South Korean president is facing impeachment. The president declared martial law to protect the country from North Korea and eliminate anti-state elements. However, the declaration was seen as a response to domestic pressure and scandals. MPs blocked the declaration and forced the president to reverse his decision. The president’s defense minister resigned and the president is now facing impeachment proceedings.

@bender@twtxt.net Facing impeachment over what?

@prologic@twtxt.net because of his decision to declare martial law (which attempted to ban political activity and censor the media), seemingly out of the blue.

@bender@twtxt.net Ahh yeah that’ll do it 🤣 I couldn’t find a reason for the martial law myself 🤦‍♂️