South Korea’s diplomacy in limbo after Yoon’s martial law bid, ties with allies undermined
Seoul’s global reputation has been dented as analysts warn of the adverse impact on multiple fronts after Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law saga
Criminal investigations and impeachment efforts targeting Yoon and several cabinet members over the hours-long martial law have thrown South Korea’s government into disarray.
Yoon survived an initial impeachment vote on Saturday, but the opposition has vowed to resume efforts to oust him. The ruling People Power Party has said that it is preparing a plan for Yoon’s eventual exit.
On Monday, the justice ministry approved a travel ban on Yoon, which would bar him from overseas trips, including summits with foreign leaders.
Benjamin Engel, a visiting international studies and political science professor at Dankook University in South Korea, said last week’s events have been “very detrimental” to Seoul’s preparations for Trump’s return to Washington, particularly over possible US tariffs on South Korean exports.
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