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Explainer 446: The South Korean coup that wasn’t

Explainer 446: The South Korean coup that wasn’t

Update: 2024-12-04
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As South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol attempts to undo last night’s shock announcement of martial law, Andrew Mueller explains the real reasons behind the attempted coup.

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