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Today’s focus: The curse of the Blue House, will Yoon Suk-yeol declare martial law again?! South Korean situation takes an unexpected turn, Yoon Suk-yeol takes a tough stance behind imposing martial law; Los Angeles black riot, South Koreans rose to fame; Chinese Communist Party envoy expelled, Lai Ching-te “guiding the way” for CCP.
Initially thought that South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s nationwide martial law had come to a halt, and what he faced would be a full-scale opposition counterattack, including facing impeachment and further criminal prosecution. But unexpectedly, what seemed like an impulsive performance of political immaturity by Yoon Suk-yeol seems to be not so simple. The whole event is taking unexpected twists and turns with a momentum of high rising.
On December 6th, several South Korean army units received an order to “prepare for emergency mobilization” with a command for the “commander to be ready”, indicating them to be prepared until the 8th, in other words, preparing for martial law again, a very suspicious situation.
And the 8th also happens to be the day following the South Korean National Assembly’s convening of a plenary session and a vote on the impeachment case against President Yoon Suk-yeol. In response, some opposition party members in the National Assembly expressed “100% certainty” that Yoon Suk-yeol might attempt to declare martial law again.
However, on the 5th of December, Yoon Suk-yeol had just approved the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Ryong-hyan, citing that Kim had initially suggested him to “impose martial law”. Yet, rumors of Yoon Suk-yeol imposing martial law again continue to grow. And it doesn’t stop there.
According to the “Chosun Ilbo” report, Yoon Suk-yeol’s implementation of martial law seems to be a case of “clearing the way behind the scenes with open actions”. With martial law in effect, all eyes will be focused on the National Assembly, and all opposition parties will be concentrating on abolishing martial law, while Yoon Suk-yeol is actually aiming to allow the military to search for evidence of electoral fraud involving the opposition parties in the chaos, meaning that blocking the National Assembly is just a bait. Yoon Suk-yeol has secretly deployed around 300 martial law troops to various election committees to search for various evidence of electoral fraud.
If this is true and they obtain evidence of opposition party electoral fraud, then Yoon Suk-yeol declaring martial law again won’t just be a rumor, but a decisive move. This plot is more exciting than scripted Korean dramas, and it’s a continuous series. What will happen next is completely unpredictable.
Let’s take a look at what the opposition party is doing now after Yoon Suk-yeol’s imposition of martial law ended: following the nationwide martial law imposed by Yoon Suk-yeol, the South Korean opposition party initiated an impeachment case against him and launched public demonstrations to push for it.
To pass a presidential impeachment in the National Assembly, more than two-thirds of the members must vote in favor. Once passed, President Yoon Suk-yeol will have to suspend office, and the Prime Minister will take over the presidential duties until a ruling is made by the Constitutional Court.
Currently, the South Korean National Assembly has 300 seats, with the ruling party, National Power Party, holding 108 seats, and the six major opposition parties calling for Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment holding a total of 192 seats. Therefore, the stance of the ruling party is crucial. Unless at least 8 ruling party members step forward to support, the opposition party won’t secure the two-thirds majority vote. Initially, the ruling party expressed opposition to impeaching the president, but on December 6th, the leader of the ruling party, National Power Party, Han Dong-hoon, suddenly stated publicly that it was necessary to promptly stop Yoon Suk-yeol from performing presidential duties.
This shifted the seemingly impossible impeachment case to a possible reality. On the 6th of December, President Yoon Suk-yeol held an emergency meeting with Han Dong-hoon. The outcome of this meeting is a political life or death situation for Yoon Suk-yeol. Without a turnaround, he is not only likely to face impeachment and removal from office but also an investigation into the “crime of internal rebellion” launched by the opposition party. In other words, Yoon Suk-yeol not only faces a crisis of stepping down but also the looming threat of imprisonment.
Even if the impeachment is passed by the National Assembly, a ruling from the Constitutional Court is required. At least 7 out of the 9 justices must attend, with 6 agreeing for the impeachment to be confirmed. Currently, the Constitutional Court only has 6 sitting justices, meaning they all must agree, without any opposition, for the impeachment to be upheld.
Speaking of the impeachment of South Korean presidents, it’s necessary to mention the so-called “curse of the South Korean presidency,” a shocking fact on a global scale. Throughout South Korea’s history, it’s a common occurrence that former presidents either face downfall or are imprisoned, even suicide.
The first president, Syngman Rhee, was forced into exile, followed by coup and assassination of Yoon Bo-san and Park Chung-hee during their rule. Subsequent presidents either faced military coups or imprisonment. Chun Doo-hwan received a death sentence after his presidential term. Even Kim Dae-jung, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was sentenced to death during his term, though later pardoned. The ninth president, Roh Moo-hyun, committed suicide amidst a corruption investigation. The only highlight among them was Moon Jae-in, who has not faced imprisonment yet. Now, current president Yoon Suk-yeol is facing impeachment, making the South Korean presidency one of the riskiest roles globally.
Various theories attribute the unfortunate fates of South Korean presidents to the political system, yet a widely recognized notion among the populace is the negative feng shui of the Blue House, the South Korean presidential residence.
Initially, upon his election, Yoon Suk-yeol immediately announced that he would not work at the Blue House but at the presidential office in Longshan to handle its affairs. Although Yoon Suk-yeol’s explanation was to enhance communication with the public, many South Koreans believe he did it to break the “Blue House curse.”
Regarding the feng shui of the Blue House, there are diverse opinions. Some say that a bare mountain looms behind the Blue House, with precarious rocks ready to fall. According to feng shui principles, an unstable backing spells short-lived luck. Furthermore, the Blue House’s layout and colors are associated with tomb specifications, foreboding ill fate for its inhabitants. Some even attribute the bad feng shui to the Japanese, claiming that during Japan’s colonial era, they interfered with the Blue House, planting malicious elements. And so on.
Although the feng shui of the Blue House may indeed have an effect, the deeper reasons behind influencing the destiny of the country’s leaders might have more profound origins. It’s reminiscent of a renowned American movie, “The Truman Show,” portraying a man living in a fabricated world scripted since birth for a TV show, with a set script, director, supporting cast, and even his parents being part of the setup, leaving him unaware. Who’s to say that humanity on Earth is not a similar narrative akin to “The Truman Show”? Only the scriptwriters and directors would truly know the fundamental reason behind the so-called “curse of the South Korean presidency.”
Therefore, if Yoon Suk-yeol steps down, it’s highly likely to result in another outcome: Lee Jae-myung, the opposition party leader, taking office. Subsequently, South Korea would unavoidably veer left. Lee Jae-myung’s consistent anti-American, anti-Japanese, pro-North Korea, and CCP leanings will alter the East Asian landscape, and his attitude towards the Taiwan Strait will leave gaps in the First Island Chain formed by Western democratic societies.
Undoubtedly, while many South Koreans are fervently standing up for justice, behind the scenes, Kim Jong-un and the CCP are secretly relishing the developments.
They say, “One Chinese is a dragon, three Chinese are worms.” Especially overseas, we’ve witnessed numerous incidents of infighting and vendettas. But at least on this point, the national character of the South Koreans is indeed commendable, with one prominent incident that once astonished the entire United States and brought South Koreans to fame.
In 1992, Los Angeles witnessed riots, triggered by a shooting incident where a black man was killed by a Korean shop owner leading to widespread attacks on Korean-owned stores, causing extensive looting. How did the Koreans there respond later?
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te completed his first South Pacific tour and returned to Taiwan on December 6th. Just like during his diplomatic visit, the Taiwanese Air Force dispatched four F-16V fighters armed for escort duty. Subsequently, Lai Ching-te delivered a speech at the airport, stating that his trip yielded three key accomplishments: deepening friendships with allies, advancing value diplomacy, and rallying overseas support for Taiwan.
When asked by a journalist whether his diplomatic travels might provoke further Chinese military exercises or suppressive measures against Taiwan, Lai Ching-te’s response surprisingly seems to “guide the way” for the CCP.
Interestingly, just a day before Lai Ching-te’s speech, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s special envoy to Latin America, Xu Wei, interfered in Paraguay’s internal affairs by pressuring them to sever ties with Taiwan. Consequently, the Paraguayan Foreign Ministry rebuked him, revoked his visa, requested his departure within 24 hours, essentially expelling him. Moreover, Xu Wei was declared a “persona non grata,” implying not only should he leave now but also never return.
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