On Dec. 3, 2024: South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, targeting “anti-state activities” such as political rallies and a free press.
On Dec. 4, 2024: After massive protests, the National Assembly passed a motion to lift martial law and the order was quickly rescinded. Impeachment proceedings began immediately.
On Dec. 14, 2024: President Yoon was impeached by the National Assembly.
On Jan. 15, 2025: He was arrested and then indicted on January 26.
On April 14, 2025: President Yoon was removed from office.
On June 3, 2025: Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung confronted these fascists in the following election and easily defeated Yoon’s favored candidate to become the country’s new president.
And that, dear MAGA Rethuglicans, is what democracy looks like.
