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1. Honestly, Martial law against spies and drug dealers 's ruled party, was justified. They always interfere with state affairs and make the country suffer. They always dream of becoming the ruling party while inciting young people with weak identities. A country where adults are ashamed. The easiest thing is to incite young people and students.
   
   I understand why the more developed a country is, the more it turns to conservatives.

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2. Fact is ruled party , Lee Jae-myung is the king of foul play
   
   Many of his close associates have died. He is accused of 14 counts but refuses to appear for trial. Despite many dirty issues, the citizens appointed him as the governor of Gyeonggi Province. Lee Jae-myung, who always wanted to become president, always dreamed of impeaching President Yoon Seok-yeol. The Democratic Party, which always interfered with state affairs, always dreamed of ousting Yoon Seok-yeol.
   
   The Democratic Party, which rejected the Espionage Act and the anti-weapon laws in the National Assembly, always made state affairs difficult by interfering with the budget.
   
   President Yoon Seok-yeol declared martial law against them. The Democratic Party lured young people into the streets with all kinds of media and fake news and planned political manipulation. The ruling party, nervous about this, was in chaos, but soon began protecting the president, and after 7 days, the people found out. Everything was a lie.. The Democratic Party's false instigation of the people was too much. They are bad guys who sacrifice all of democracy for their own benefit.
   
   Anti-state temperament The country and Lee Jae-myung who love drugs and spies have nothing more to lose. Only their own crimes are not proven innocent.
   
   A person who always vents his rebellious spirit against the government
   
   The people are protecting the president now. We cannot stand by and watch the president who was elected by more than half of the people and put in the Blue House, and then try to bring him down by blowing up the martial law issue because they don't like it. There are North Korean spies in Korea, but the Democratic Party rejected the spy law.

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3. Democracy is tyranny.

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4. People just like my daughter she died 19th March 2021 started stabbing herself on the streeet People just like my son died last year Christmas 2023 stabbing himself to death People just like my ex husband who murdered Connor

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5. As a Korean, let me provide some context. Yoon Suk-yeol's father was allegedly a collaborator with Japan during its occupation of Korea. From a young age, Yoon was reportedly taught pro-Japanese colonial views and a distorted understanding of history. After Japan’s sudden withdrawal, the division of Korea, and the establishment of democratic South Korea, the government was formed without properly addressing the collaborators and traitors who had sided with Japan during the colonial period. These individuals often eliminated political opponents by labeling them as "communists," a tactic that has persisted in Korean society.

   Even today, those with differing opinions in South Korea are sometimes framed as "communists" to silence dissent. When Yoon and his wife faced potential legal investigation for personal misconduct through a special probe, they allegedly claimed that "communists acting under North Korean orders are creating chaos" and used this as an excuse to declare martial law.

   The reality is that nearly all South Koreans—more than 99.99%—value democracy and understand the hardships of North Korea’s communist regime, leaving almost no one openly advocating for communism in South Korea. However, Korea's conservative elites have long used the narrative that "progressives are communists" to consolidate power. This framing has grown to the extent that even extreme measures like martial law have been justified with such baseless excuses.

   Yoon's martial law declaration contains absurd claims, but when viewed in this historical and ideological context, it becomes clearer why such actions and narratives are possible. Understanding this background helps shed light on the motivations behind these developments.

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6. She’s (the last female person who spoke to describe the situation) mainly speaking only for the opposition party not fully demonstrating what has caused president Yoon to make that drastic measure. The opposition party’s unacceptable unconstitutional moves so far need to be brought out to the foreign medias as well.

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7. I am a Korean. Why he did it? The pro-N.Korea left-wing political party made the insane wild laws in very short time period and those triggered him. One example is that they scraped the role of investigation of the national intelligence agency like CIA in U.S. nullifying major role with the new law by using their majority sit power. A clear abuse of the majority power in the National Assembly. Yes. the president did terribly wrong one. But, they are clearly pro-North Korea and dangerous now. I am not Maga and not conservative, kind of middle ground. One more thing is that the leader of the left-wing party is under trials for his multiple corruption charges. So, he needs the removal of prosecutors and the president urgently. The recent law they removed includes the impeachment of the head of the Central Prosecutor office. The presidential impeachment will bring the general election in 5 months. This is the savor for him too and gives him the free pass to the new president position. With the insane laws and trials, the ruling conservative party simply COULD NOT Yes about the impeachment of the president and I agree that. You should know there are so many people really worry about the pro-N. Korea party. It is always worth to listen voice from the other side.

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8. Stupid fake news😂 Yoon is protecting citizen from pro China

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9. Martial Law Was Essential

   Election Manipulation Allegations: Since 2017, in every election, the conservative party led on election day, but the Democratic Party won overwhelmingly in early voting. Despite numerous pieces of evidence suggesting election fraud, the Election Commission deliberately ignored them and failed to take responsibility, severely undermining public trust in democracy.

   Democratic Party's Criminal Involvement and Legislative Manipulation: 44% of Democratic Party lawmakers have been implicated in criminal activities, and the party leader has multiple criminal records. These individuals have sought to amend laws to protect themselves, prioritizing personal interests over the nation's well-being.

   Obstruction of Government Operations: The Democratic Party not only slashed the president's special activities budget entirely but also paralyzed government functions by attempting impeachment 22 times. At the same time, they raised their own salaries significantly, further angering the public.

   Economic and National Development Obstruction: Key budgets for the restoration of the nuclear energy ecosystem, youth employment, and advanced manufacturing technology development were slashed, weakening national competitiveness and hindering progress.

   Achievements of the Yoon Suk-yeol Government: Despite these challenges, the Yoon Suk-yeol government succeeded in achieving around 107 trillion won in exports and contracts through diplomatic efforts, boosting the economy and strengthening security alliances. Additionally, the presidential office and staff took the initiative to donate part of their salaries to help vulnerable communities.

   Chinese Interference and Opposition to Espionage Law Reform: A Chinese national, who was revealed to be an outstanding Communist Party member, filmed President Yoon aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. Just two days later, the Democratic Party opposed changes to the espionage law. This raised concerns about foreign interference and highlighted the political objectives of foreign forces. Moreover, many participants at impeachment rallies were heard speaking Chinese, signaling a deeper external influence.

   Necessity of Martial Law: In the face of election fraud, legislative manipulation, government paralysis, economic losses, and systemic corruption, martial law became a necessary last resort to restore order and stability. Without such a decisive action, the principles of democracy, national unity, and the survival of the state would have been at risk.

   Martial law was not a trivial choice but a critical measure to resolve systemic chaos and corruption, safeguard democracy, and ensure the nation's survival and prosperity. It was an essential action to protect the interests of the people and the country.

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10. 위기는 기회가 되었습니다. 부정부패 정권의 많은 부분을 도려낼 기회가 되었습니다. 국민들이 모두 알게 되었고 이상한 논리와 억지로 부패한 정부를 지지하던 자들은 설 자리를 잃어가고 있습니다.

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11. https://youtu.be/PY4Xskqz60Q?si=k3oaKNlFH84IIGay

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12. 전 세계인들은 걱정 마시길…
    누구보다 빠르게
    누구보다 정확하게
    누구보다 확실히
    내란수괴 윤석열과 그 패거리들 대가리에 납탄을 박아주겠습니다..
    많은 유사민주주의 국가들의 독재자들에게 그들의 끝이 재수없으면
    어떻게 되는지 보여주는 좋은 교보재를 만들어
    드리도록 최선을 다하겠습니다.

    일본의 똥이 묻은 윤석열 패거리들 뒤에 혹시 일본이 있다면…. 각오해도 좋을거야…

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13. Don't report the wrong facts
President Yoon declared martial law because of election fraud
The Election Commission of Korea is a place where it is impossible to search without martial law.
People demonstrating is also more people protesting against the impeachment of the president.
Please refrain from biased broadcasting

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14. using martial law to protect a free country…to ensure their freedom you declare martial law???? what is this guy on bruh

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15. Zašto je bio tako kad je mogao reći da ne želi biti onako kako je želio😂

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16. The민주당 pushed 특검 The special prosecutor is unconstitutional, unfair

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17. 𝐑𝐚𝐞𝐭💋

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18. lol, no wonder he wanted to give up the blue house for an new location

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19. Real freedom, Real democracy, Real government

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20. Trump

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21. L spreading false rumors and mocking people and trying even more. koreans are the sickest evils

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22. Unfortunately, all Valkirias were unsuccessful.

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23. December Meme unlocked for koreans 😂😂

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24. Yoon's decision was unacceptable but would you guys know the opposition party is a real supporter of vicious NK regime?. Also, the main guy on that party had an argument and told to his sister in law "will tear your virgina to a part"😮 😩

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25. As a Korean citizen,

    You don't know how many spies have taken over all the power institutions in South Korea. The spy forces of China and North Korea have long controlled the National Assembly through rigged elections, and are taking over all state institutions through 22 impeachments. Currently, with all investigative agencies being taken over, the only way President Yoon Seok-yeol can take action is martial law. He used martial law to seize and search all the materials of the Central Election Management Committee, and the real truth will soon be revealed. He is a hero who protects liberal democracy, not a traitor. I hope you see the truth correctly.

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26. Yoon just proved to the world that he will do anything to secure his power. He needs to be impeached and be jailed for his unconstitutional act of violence and misuse of power.

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27. 한국 기사 올라오는거보면 중앙선거관리위원회에는300명의 특수부대가 투입되고 국회에는 50명 정도왔더라고요 그러면 윤섣열은 선관위 부정선거에 초점을 두어서 계엄령을 선포한거아닐까요?? 7월에 트럼프측근들이 한국 부정선거실태조사한다는 기사있던데 트럼프가 도와줄려는거아닐까요? 한국이 지정학적으로 중요하니깐 한국 먹히면 동아시아에 미국이 힘을 못쓰니깐?
    한국의 편향되고 세뇌당한사람들에게 비판적으로 생각 행동하세요 그리고 한국은 간첩이 많습니다 외국에서 보는시선이랑 다르죠(관심이없으니깐)

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28. It's a monster created by Gyeongsang Province in the Republic of Korea.

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29. Where is the ruling master USA😂😂😂

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30. You never end reporting without propaganda. Do your jounalism dnt blame Russia or North Korea for someone who wants to protect his corruption. talk about DIOR bag the first lady got. stop western ideology propaganda it doesn't work

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31. 1980에 계엄령 44 년됐습니다

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32. Martial Law sounds democratic to me!

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33. 너무나 놀라운 소식에 억장이 무너지고 눈물이 납니다 44년동안 이어졌던 민주주으를 무너트리려는 윤씨건희 검찰독재정부와 국힘당은 내란죄로 탄핵과해채를 해야합니다 참담합니다

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34. Yun is laying everything hie saying is Thing hie is doing

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35. Still doesn't change the fact your currently stood on a ball of rock spinning around a big ball of fire in the middle of nothing..

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