After the martial law scare, South Korea is labeled as a 'fascist dictatorship' by North Korea.

A second impeachment attempt is being directed at South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

After the martial law scare, South Korea is labeled as a 'fascist dictatorship' by North Korea.
After the martial law scare, South Korea is labeled as a 'fascist dictatorship' by North Korea.

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On Wednesday, South Korea was denounced as a "fascist dictatorship" by North Korea in response to President Yoon Suk Yeol's unsuccessful attempt to implement martial law.

After Yoon's attempt was foiled by North Korea's legislature, the regime finally commented on the issue through its state-run news outlet, KCNA.

According to KCNA, the regime of puppet Yoon Suk Yeol, which was facing a severe governance crisis and an impeachment crisis, declared martial law and used its fascist dictatorship to wield guns and knives without hesitation.

Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's regime reacted to news that South Korea's president attempted to impose martial law. (KCNA via REUTERS)

Yoon Suk Yeol, who faced the possibility of being kicked out, committed an insane act that resembled a coup during the military dictatorship several decades ago and drew strong condemnation from all walks of life, including the opposition party, further igniting public anger demanding impeachment.

KCNA stated that the international community is closely monitoring the martial law incident in South Korea and believes that it has exposed weaknesses in the country's society. Additionally, the agency warned that Yoon Suk Yeol's political career may suffer as a result of the incident.

Despite the legislature's earlier rejection of Yoon's martial law enforcement, he faced an unsuccessful impeachment vote this week. However, probes into Yoon's power-grabbing actions continue.

Kim Yong Hyun
South Korea's Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted suicide after being arrested in a government scandal. (AP)

While in detention for the president's martial law declaration, South Korea's former defense minister, Kim Yong Hyun, attempted suicide but was stopped by officials.

On Saturday, the main opposition party, the Democrats, will attempt to impeach President Yoon again with a second vote.

Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks at the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP)

At a parliament committee meeting on Wednesday, Shin Yong Hae, commissioner general of the Korea Correctional Service, revealed that Kim, a detainee at a correctional center in Seoul, attempted to take his own life overnight but was stopped by officials before he could succeed.

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