'It feels like a coup d'état' – people in Seoul share their fears

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, causing worry and confusion among South Koreans, with some comparing it to a coup d’état like in Myanmar. The move, aimed at protecting against North Korea and eliminating anti-state elements, was quickly blocked by MPs, leading to clashes between police and protesters outside the National Assembly in Seoul. Residents fear the impact on businesses and media activities, while opposition leaders call for resistance against what they see as dictatorship.

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