President Lee Jae-myung’s regime is cracking down on dissent, free speech, & opposition. Political arrests (5+), censorship bills (2), ongoing fraud claims. Over 80% of Koreans distrust China, yet laws shield criticism? Echoes global censorship trends.
1/ Nov 1: Conservative activist Kim Moon-soo arrested amid claims of targeting right-wing voices & election fraud probes.
2/ Nov 3: Raid on ex-PM Hwang Kyo-ahn’s home by special prosecutor—SWAT involved, protesters clash. Tied to exposing alleged vote rigging.
3/ Nov 3: Gen. Kwak Jong-keun accused of false testimony; prosecutors allegedly pressuring for fabricated claims re: martial law.
4/ Nov 4-5: UN disarmament talks distract from domestic turmoil, including “insurrection” charges against opponents.
5/ Nov 8: Revelations of int’l election cartels (e.g., AWeb) linked to fraud; key figures like Hwang targeted for investigations.
6/ Nov 11: Lee orders severe punishments for “hate speech & misinformation” on social media—new Hate Speech Act could jail critics up to 5 yrs, esp. anti-China views. Platforms must delete content, deport foreigners.
7/ Nov 11: Bill to halt Lee’s own criminal trials, claiming they threaten national security—self-serving attack on justice!
8/ Nov 12: Ex-PM Hwang arrested for “inciting insurrection” after supporting Yoon’s martial law. Raid injures protesters; he remains silent in custody.
9/ Nov 12: Ex-spy chief Cho Tae-yong detained over Yoon’s martial law—purging previous admin officials.
This is authoritarian creep—share to raise awareness! Sources: Yonhap, Korea Herald, Al Jazeera.
Democracy in Peril: Shocking Events in South Korea, Nov 2025
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