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In a surprising twist of events, South Korea's president recently declared martial law, only to retract the declaration hours later amid overwhelming public backlash and opposition resistance. This sudden political maneuver raised alarms concerning civil rights and stability in what is considered a pivotal U.S. ally in a tense geopolitical landscape. As protests erupted, opposition parties rallied against what they deemed authoritarian steps to suppress freedom of assembly and expression.