As the political crisis in South Korea deepens, Kim Jong Un's state media finally broke its silence by, somewhat ironically, slamming Yoon for bringing about a 'dictatorship of the people'.
Kim Jong Un's state media has declared South Korea a 'fascist dictatorship' following the president's short-lived attempt to impose martial law on the nation.
The hermit kingdom has now been run by three generations of the Kim Dynasty since the country was formed as a satellite state of the Soviet Union in 1948.In a somewhat rare occurrence Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the ruling Korean Workers’ party, carried a detailed report on last week's tumultuous events in Seoul including pictures of the protests.
Soldiers attempting to enter South Korea's parliament in Seoul are blocked by MPs. Martial Law was rescinded after parliament - including members of Yoon's party - defied police and army cordons to vote unanimously against the order Read More South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to face SECOND impeachment vote after martial law bid 'Authoritarian regimes believe that if they manage to stay in power, they can outlast democratic rivals that eventually commit self-harm, descend into dysfunction, and fall out with allies.'
The upheaval in South Korea started when Yoon shocked South Korea and the world when he declared martial law late on Tuesday last week. However, the order was rescinded six hours later after parliament - including members of Yoon's party - defied police and army cordons to vote unanimously against the order.
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