On Tuesday, South Korea witnessed an unprecedented escalation in political conditions after President Yoon Suk-yeol declared a military emergency and imposed martial law in the country. The opposition and the government considered this move a threat to democracy in South Korea.

In his statements, Han Dong-Hoon, the leader of the ruling "People Power Party," described President Yoon's decision as a wrong move" and affirmed his intention to prevent the implementation of these measures "with the people." Han explained that his party strongly opposes the exceptional measures, while Yoon justified the decision by pointing to the need to combat pro-North Korean political forces, which he said disrupt government work.

Later, a military decree issued by the Chief of Staff of the South Korean Army, General Park An-soo, imposed a ban on all political activities, including protests and political party actions. The decree also stipulated tightening control over the media and pressuring striking trainee doctors to return to their jobs.

Under these circumstances, clashes erupted between civilians and security forces at the entrance to the South Korean parliament, where military forces attempted to breach the parliament. However, citizens gathered there, including some lawmakers, prevented the forces from entering the building. Reports indicated that the military succeeded in entering the building through a window, highlighting the escalating political crisis in the country.

Despite the controversy over these measures, the impact of these developments on the future of democracy in South Korea remains unclear. The decision aimed at eliminating "pro-North Korean forces," according to President Yoon, remains widely debated, especially amid concerns about its impact on civil rights and political freedoms in the country.