Kim Jong Un’s mouthpiece declares SOUTH Korea a ‘fascist dictatorship’ after martial law debacle – while defense minister behind president’s failed bid attempts suicide in prison

Kim Jong Un’s state media has declared South Korea a “fascist dictatorship” following the president’s short-lived attempt to impose martial law on the country.

The one-party state’s scathing criticism of its southern neighbor comes as the defense minister, who claimed responsibility for the martial law debacle, tried to take his own life in prison.

As South Korea’s political crisis deepens, Kim Jong Un’s state media finally broke their silence by, somewhat ironically, condemning Yoon for creating a “dictatorship of the people.”

This was reported by the North Korean state news agency KCNA The Guardiansaid, “The puppet Yoon Suk Yeol, who had already faced a serious governance crisis and impeachment, unexpectedly declared martial law and unleashed the weapons of the fascist dictatorship on the people.”

The hermit kingdom has now been ruled by three generations of the Kim dynasty since the country was formed in 1948 as a satellite state of the Soviet Union.

It is widely regarded as one of the most ruthless totalitarian states in the world.

In a somewhat rare occurrence, Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the ruling Korean Workers’ Party, published a detailed account of last week’s tumultuous events in Seoul, including photos of the protests.

“The international community is watching closely and assesses that the martial law incident has exposed vulnerabilities in South Korean society… and that Yoon Suk Yeol’s political life could end prematurely,” the report said.

President Yoon Suk Yeol survived his first impeachment vote on Saturday after his right-wing People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the vote

Soldiers trying to enter the South Korean parliament in Seoul are stopped by parliamentarians. Martial law was revoked after parliament – ​​including members of Yoon’s party – defied police and army cordons and voted unanimously against the order

KCNA goes on to describe South Korea as a “gangster nation,” a description often used against the regime of Kim Jong Un – whose family has cultivated a cult of personality that continues to impoverish most of society, while the ruling elite lives a life of lavish luxury leads in Pyongyang. .

Despite the apparent hypocrisy in North Korea’s criticism of the South, experts believe the regime is doing well to exploit any crisis in democratic, Western-oriented South Korea.

Speaking to The Guardian, Leif-Eric Easley, professor at Ewha University in Seoul, said: ‘Leaders in Russia, China and especially North Korea are probably watching the political turmoil in South Korea with glee and sensing a geopolitical advantage.

“Authoritarian regimes believe that if they manage to stay in power, they can survive democratic rivals who ultimately self-harm, descend into dysfunction, and fall out with allies.”

The comments from North Korea come as former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide.

He was arrested on Sunday for his role in last week’s events, before being formally arrested on charges of insurrection.

According to authorities, he was found trying to commit suicide and is now in stable condition.

The unrest in South Korea began when Yoon shocked South Korea and the world when he declared martial law late last Tuesday.

A protester carries a cutout of the president’s face. In a somewhat rare event, Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of North Korea’s ruling party, released a detailed report on last week’s tumultuous events in Seoul, including photos of the protests

Statues of North Korea’s former leaders Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il in Pyongyang. The hermit kingdom has now been ruled by three generations of the Kim dynasty since the country was formed in 1948. It is widely regarded as one of the most ruthless totalitarian states in the world.

Kim Jong-Un inspects members of his army. Despite the apparent hypocrisy in North Korea’s criticism of the South, experts believe it serves the regime well to exploit any crisis in democratic and Western-oriented South Korea.

This gave the military sweeping emergency powers to root out what Yoon called “pro-Northern anti-state forces” and overcome obstructive political opponents.

The decree, which marks the first time martial law has been declared since the country transitioned to democracy in 1987, gave the military sweeping emergency powers to root out what he called “anti-state forces” and overcome obstructionist political opponents.

However, the order was revoked six hours later after parliament – ​​including members of Yoon’s party – defied police and army cordons and voted unanimously against the order.

Yoon’s sudden statement plunged South Korea, Asia’s fourth-largest economy and a key US military ally, into its biggest political crisis in decades.

Since then, opposition to the already unpopular president has intensified as crowds took to the streets, waving banners and calling for Yoon’s ouster.

Opposition parties submitted a vote of no confidence on Saturday, which the president survived after his right-wing People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the vote.

The comments from North Korea come as former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun (pictured) attempted to commit suicide

Yoon bows after his speech. Last Saturday, Yoon addressed the nation in a televised speech to apologize for the move and say he would face any repercussions, although he did not offer to resign.

The Democratic Party, South Korea’s main opposition party, said it will try again to oust Yoon on December 14.

Speaking to reporters, its leader, Lee Jae-myung, said: “Yoon, the main culprit behind the uprising and military coup that destroyed South Korea’s constitutional order, must either resign immediately or be deposed without delay.”

Last Saturday, Yoon addressed the nation in a televised speech to apologize for the move and say he would face full consequences, although he did not offer to resign.

While his own party boycotted the first no-confidence vote, their leader Han Dong-hun has made it clear that the PPP believes the president should resign.