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world4 days ago•3 min saved

Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol jailed for five years over martial law bid

South Korea's impeached ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for abuse of power, obstructing justice and falsifying documents tied to his abortive 2024 martial-law bid, the first verdict in four trials stemming from the episode that sparked nationwide protests; prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for insurrection in the remaining trial.

via BBC|

#abuseofpower #insurrection #martiallaw

culture1 year ago•4 min saved

South Korea's President Yoon Faces Impeachment Over Martial Law Controversy

The article explores how the internet, particularly through memes, reacted to South Korea's brief martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol, which was quickly overturned by parliament. Memes served as both a coping mechanism and a tool for information dissemination, reflecting the modern way people process global events online. This phenomenon highlights the role of memes in helping individuals navigate complex and overwhelming news cycles.

via Forbes|

#crisisresponse #culture #internetculture