Seoul’s constitutional crisis has upset East Asia’s security status quo

Bruce Klingner : South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's misuse of his authority to declare martial law puts nation in constitutional crisis.

He says Yoon 's actions resulted from frustration with an obstructionist opposition party that enjoys a majority in the legislature.

Klingner says the move will have a lasting impact on US strategic interests across Asia .

He served 20 years with the Central Intelligence Agency and Defense Intelligence Agency , including as CIA ’s deputy division chief for Korea . Advertisement.