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[Unofficial Translation of the Order Issued by the National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) Dated February 10, 2025] Order The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK), as a measure to prevent human rights violations about matters concerning President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, A. Expresses the opinion…
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According to the latest poll, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s approval rating stands at 44.6%, with 45.6% of respondents opposing his impeachment by the Constitutional Court. Furthermore, the ruling People Power Party (PPP) leads the Democratic Party (DPK) in party support ratings, 41.6% to 31.5%, outside the margin of error. The survey was conducted by…
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South Korea’s democracy is facing a critical test. On December 3, 2023, President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, only to retract it six hours later following demands from the National Assembly. While no casualties occurred during this short-lived declaration, South Koreans now find themselves in an environment reminiscent of China’s “five-household surveillance system,” marked by…
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