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Dec 2024
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Martial Law Declared in South Korea

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The shocking decision by South Korea's president today to declare martial law spurred protests erupted at the National Assembly, and, within hours, lawmakers unanimously rejected the declaration. Senior American officials say they are "very concerned" by what's happening there. Kenneth Choi is the International Editor for one of South Korea's major newspapers, he joins the program from Seoul. 

Also on today's show: former South Korean Foreign Minister Kyung-wah Kang; former German Chancellor Angela Merkel 

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