In South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol is in big trouble. He tried to declare martial law, which is a way of taking control of the country by using the military. But when the plan failed, there were protests and strong reactions. Now, a government official said President Yoon is not allowed to leave South Korea because of his actions.
On Monday, a government official named Oh Dong-woon confirmed that Yoon is banned from traveling out of the country while investigations are happening. Yoon has apologized but has not resigned yet. Local media say he is being investigated for his actions, and some people want him to step down.
The situation got even worse when the defense ministry said Yoon was still in charge of the military, but many military leaders no longer agree with him. Some say they won’t follow his orders anymore.
The political problem in South Korea grew when President Yoon’s own party said they might let the Prime Minister take charge of things while Yoon steps aside for now. Some people in the opposition think this isn’t fair or legal. They want him to resign and face legal charges.
Yoon tried to give the military special powers on December 3 to fight what he called “anti-state forces.” But after Parliament disagreed, Yoon quickly took back the order. This move caused many military officials to question his leadership.
The opposition party also wants Yoon to be removed from his position. They are saying this whole crisis is bad for South Korea and its economy, especially since it’s one of the world’s biggest suppliers of memory chips.
Even the United States is concerned. U.S. officials canceled a visit to South Korea, and there are worries about what will happen next, especially with North Korea’s actions.
Many people are waiting to see if President Yoon will step down, or if the political chaos will continue. The future of South Korea’s government is uncertain, and the country’s allies are watching closely.
