The article discusses the author's strong relationship with their South Korean parents, who are progressive in accepting their same-sex marriage but sharply divided over political views, particularly regarding former president Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law. Despite Yoon's impeachment being a democratic victory, the author expresses concern over the deep political rift in South Korea, where two opposing camps—one hardline against North Korea and another advocating reconciliation—struggle against each other. This division mirrors historical tensions and serves as a warning for other democracies about the dangers of political polarization.
The failure of Mr. Yoon's bizarre scheme has been hailed in South Korea and abroad as a triumph for democracy.
When I called my parents the day after Mr. Yoon's failed attempt, that irreconcilable national divide was evident even in my otherwise harmonious family.
South Korean politics has long been plagued by a deep rift that stems largely from the decades-long division of the Korean Peninsula.
Mr. Yoon's half-baked plot fizzled within hours. He was swiftly impeached and suspended from office.
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