Foreign media declare emergency martial law in South Korea in unison

Foreign media also reported on President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of emergency martial law as emergency news.

Reuters said President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a late-night speech broadcast live on YTN TV, saying he would fight unscrupulous pro-North anti-state forces.

However, instead of mentioning specific threats from nuclear-armed North Korea against the background of the martial law declaration, it focused on domestic political opponents, it reported.

The Associated Press also reported that President Yoon declared an emergency martial law in an emergency statement broadcast live on TV, adding, "President Yoon declared that this is a significant step to protect the constitutional order of South Korea."

"It is not clear how this move will affect the governance and democracy of the country," he continued.

CNN also reported in detail President Yoon's declaration of emergency martial law along with YTN's live broadcast screen.

The BBC also reports on Korea's declaration of martial law in real time, reporting the situation around the National Assembly and the reactions of the ruling and opposition parties.

The Washington Post (WP) published an article titled "Korean President Declares Martial Law to Overcome the Opposition."

"President Yoon accused the opposition of sympathizing with North Korea's attempts to block his administration," the Washington Post said in an article from Seoul. "It is still unclear how the decision will affect South Korea's governance."

"President Yoon has been struggling with a low approval rating since taking office in 2022," he added.