In a late night address on Dec. 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared he was imposing martial law, plunging the country into chaos as the military tried to take the parliament and people filled the streets to protest. Six hours later, Yoon reversed his decree. A motion to impeach the president is expected to be decided by Saturday, Dec 7. Is Yoon’s position now untenable, and what does this mean for regional peace and stability?

Our guests:

Liou Tohai
National Chengchi University College of International Affairs Adjunct Distinguished Professor

Hoo ChiewPing
East Asian International Relations (EAIR) Caucus CoFounder

Chapters
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:28 – Effects of Yoon Suk Yeol’s Martial Law
00:06:35 – Can Yoon Recover From Public Outrage?
00:09:46 – Will North Korea Capitalize on Seoul’s Instability?
00:12:01 – Impact on South Korea’s Int’l Reputation
00:13:53 – Potential Presidential Candidates After Impeachment
00:17:32 – China’s Reaction to South Korean Developments
00:20:13 – How Can China Leverage Power in the Region?
00:23:02 – How Should Taiwan View South Korean Situation?