South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing the most challenging period of his presidency following a controversial attempt to impose martial law. This came after political strife within his own party and increasing pressure from the opposition. Yoon’s presidency, which began with a narrow victory in 2022, has been marred by personal scandals, clashes with opposition parties, and rifts within his own government.
Yoon’s attempt to impose martial law was met with significant backlash, and while an impeachment motion was defeated, his political survival is increasingly uncertain. His administration has been overshadowed by a scandal involving his wife, which played a role in his party’s poor performance in the April parliamentary elections. Despite these challenges, Yoon has managed to make some diplomatic strides, particularly in improving relations with Japan, but his domestic struggles remain a serious obstacle to his leadership
