I Witnessed History Unfold: South Korea’s 2024 Martial Law Protests

After President Yoon declared an emergency martial law on December 3rd, 2024 around 11pm KST, a pivotal moment in South Korea’s history unfolded outside the National Assembly building where crowds gathered and tensions mounted as citizens stood against the imposition of the declaration. This video offers a window into that day—through the eyes of Bastiaan, NOVAsia’s Editor-in-Chief, who witnessed firsthand the scenes, the sounds, and the stories that defined a critical chapter in shaping South Korea’s future.

Please note that this is not a political commentary but a reflection on the crucial moments that happened. The purpose of this video is to provide educational content. NOVAsia is not affiliated with any political group in any shape or form.

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Fountine Zhao

Fountine Zhao is currently a graduate student at Yonsei GSIS majoring in International Trade, Finance, and Management. She received a double bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Drama from the University of California, Irvine. As a jack of many trades, she has a diverse working background in documentary film distribution, social media content production, event management, education, tourism, and public health. She hopes to use her diverse skillset and experience to create media projects exploring her Yonsei peers’ perspectives on various socio-cultural subjects in South Korea.