President Yoon of South Korea declared martial law and sent the military to surround the Korean National Assembly building where the Korean parliament meets to vote. Helicopters landed on the top of the building in an attempt to keep lawmakers OUT OF THE BUILDING.
The South Korean people were outraged. Korea is a democratic republic, the same as the United States. People took to the streets, mothers of soldiers grounded them for life, and brave Korean lawmakers SCALED FENCES WHILE GUNS POINTED AT THEM. A video has gone viral around the world that shows Ms. Ahn Gwi-ryeong, 35, a former TV anchor who serves as spokesperson for the opposition Democratic party, grabbing a soldier's gun out of his hands while it was pointed at her.
She said: “A lot of people were fighting against martial law troops so I just thought I also had to stop them.”
Ms. Gwi-ryeong knows whats up and is now the official worldwide mascot of democracy.
We've bought her tickets to arrive to the US on Jan 20 to help save us all.
President Yoon apologized a few days later for the upset he caused. What made him declare martial law in the first place and how does a Dior purse figure into all of this mess?
Please note that the AI recap makes us sound very politically astute:
Join Theo and Juliette in this exciting episode of Apologies Accepted as they explore the world of public apologies from politicians, serial killers, actors, and everyday people. This week, they delve into the recent scandal involving the President of South Korea, Yoon Suk-yeol, and the infamous Dior handbag gifted to First Lady Kim.
Discover the details behind President Yoon's declaration of martial law and the political chaos it unleashed, leading to questions of impeachment and a public apology. Theo and Juliette take an entertaining and insightful look at the response of South Korea's National Assembly and the public's stance on democracy and authoritarian measures.
Join the conversation as they discuss the power dynamics at play, both in South Korea and with potential implications closer to home. It's an episode filled with humor, analysis, and a critical look at the apologies of the powerful.
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