- Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration has drawn criticism as a potential authoritarian overreach, marking South Korea's first such declaration since the 1980s.
- The Biden administration faces a challenging situation given its previous support for Yoon as a democratic ally.
- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged concerns about Yoon's actions while praising South Korea's democratic resilience.
- Analysts express fears that Yoon's unilateral decisions could lead to a weakened U.S.-South Korea alliance under the incoming Trump administration.
- Many South Koreans have shown indifference to the U.S. response, reflecting shifting perceptions about American democracy and support.
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