Professor: President of South Korea attempting coup
leiden December 3, 2024 18:00Korea expert Remco Breuker from Leiden University considers the actions of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol as a coup attempt.
Korea expert Remco Breuker from Leiden University considers the actions of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol as a coup attempt.
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