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What on Earth is Happening In South Korea?

What on Earth is Happening In South Korea?

Update: 2024-12-03
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In a shocking turn of events, martial law was declared late at night by the president of South Korea, giving him extraordinary powers. Then after protests and an act of parliament, the order was reversed seven hours later. To try to understand what is happening with this key U.S. ally and trading partner, we hear from NPR's correspondent in Seoul.

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What on Earth is Happening In South Korea?

What on Earth is Happening In South Korea?