2024 South Korean protests
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| 2024 South Korean protests | |
|---|---|
| Part of the aftermath of the 2024 South Korean martial law | |
| Date | December 3, 2024 – present |
| Location | |
| Caused by | Declaration of martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol |
| Goals | Resignation or impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Casualties | |
| Arrested | Unknown |
The 2024 South Korean protests are an ongoing series of protests demanding the resignation of South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol. Protests started when Yoon declared martial law over the country. They subsided when Yoon declared that the martial law was over on December 4, but resumed on the same day. More protests are expected during December 5 and 6.[1]
Timeline
[edit]December 3
[edit]Protests started when South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law across the country, claiming it was necessary to eradicate "anti-state" and "pro-North Korean" forces. This declaration caused protests at the South Korean parliament, where demonstrators clashed with police.[2] Soldiers at the parliament also tried to storm the building but ultimately failed. Protesters called for the resignation and Yoon's arrest and chanted "Long Live the Republic of Korea".[3]
December 4
[edit]The largest labor union in the country, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, is planning a general strike calling for Yoon's resignation, with the strike lasting indefinitely until he resigns.[4][5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ "South Korea live: South Korea president backs down from martial law order after MPs vote to block it". BBC News. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "South Korea protesters celebrate after president says he will lift martial law". The Independent. December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Doornbos, Caitlin (December 3, 2024). "President Yoon lifts draconian martial law as thousands of protesters hit streets of South Korea". Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Lamb, Kate; Harrison, Virginia; Lawther, Fran; Betts, Anna; Luscombe, Richard; Lowe, Yohannes; McEwen (December 4, 2024). "Calls for South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to step down after martial law chaos – live". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Presse, AFP-Agence France (December 3, 2024). "S. Korea's Main Labour Union Group Calls 'General Strike' Until Yoon Resigns". www.barrons.com. Agence France-Presse. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Could South Korean President Yoon be impeached over martial law decree?". The Washington Post.