Anthony Kuhn

It seems that way. One thing that happened was that Yoon tried to hand power over to his ruling party. He said, I'm not going to manage things. They will. But experts said that's an unconstitutional arrangement. So for a while, people were not really sure who was leading South Korea. And so many top generals were suspended from their duties. There was also concern about military vulnerability.

The country technically remains at war with North Korea. I think South Korea's public image has taken somewhat of a beating. This is a country that, with the U.S., co-hosted a summit for democracy, and yet here was its leader trying to use the military to roll back people's civil rights. And, you know, a lot of people are celebrating right now, people who wanted Yoon impeached.

The country technically remains at war with North Korea. I think South Korea's public image has taken somewhat of a beating. This is a country that, with the U.S., co-hosted a summit for democracy, and yet here was its leader trying to use the military to roll back people's civil rights. And, you know, a lot of people are celebrating right now, people who wanted Yoon impeached.

The country technically remains at war with North Korea. I think South Korea's public image has taken somewhat of a beating. This is a country that, with the U.S., co-hosted a summit for democracy, and yet here was its leader trying to use the military to roll back people's civil rights. And, you know, a lot of people are celebrating right now, people who wanted Yoon impeached.

But I think the sense you get from living here is that this has been a very stressful, even traumatic 11 days for South Koreans.

But I think the sense you get from living here is that this has been a very stressful, even traumatic 11 days for South Koreans.

But I think the sense you get from living here is that this has been a very stressful, even traumatic 11 days for South Koreans.

Well, publicly, at least, the U.S. said it was relieved that Yoon's declaration of martial law was lifted. But I think privately, Biden administration officials have got to be absolutely exasperated that Yoon shot himself in the foot because Yoon was instrumental in forging a three-way coalition of the U.S., Japan, and South Korea to help deter North Korea from

Well, publicly, at least, the U.S. said it was relieved that Yoon's declaration of martial law was lifted. But I think privately, Biden administration officials have got to be absolutely exasperated that Yoon shot himself in the foot because Yoon was instrumental in forging a three-way coalition of the U.S., Japan, and South Korea to help deter North Korea from

Well, publicly, at least, the U.S. said it was relieved that Yoon's declaration of martial law was lifted. But I think privately, Biden administration officials have got to be absolutely exasperated that Yoon shot himself in the foot because Yoon was instrumental in forging a three-way coalition of the U.S., Japan, and South Korea to help deter North Korea from

support Ukraine, enforce export controls on China, all these policy goals. Then again, think about this. Yoon is likely to be replaced by a liberal North Korea-friendly administration. And if the Trump administration and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un want to do the diplomatic dance again, South Korea could help broker some diplomacy.

support Ukraine, enforce export controls on China, all these policy goals. Then again, think about this. Yoon is likely to be replaced by a liberal North Korea-friendly administration. And if the Trump administration and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un want to do the diplomatic dance again, South Korea could help broker some diplomacy.

support Ukraine, enforce export controls on China, all these policy goals. Then again, think about this. Yoon is likely to be replaced by a liberal North Korea-friendly administration. And if the Trump administration and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un want to do the diplomatic dance again, South Korea could help broker some diplomacy.

Thank you, Scott.

Thank you, Scott.

Thank you, Scott.

Fire officials here are trying to take advantage of slightly better conditions. The Santa Ana winds have calmed down a bit, but that's only temporary. After an exhausting night for fire crews, L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Moroney says the damage so far is less than he expected.

Fire officials here are trying to take advantage of slightly better conditions. The Santa Ana winds have calmed down a bit, but that's only temporary. After an exhausting night for fire crews, L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Moroney says the damage so far is less than he expected.

Dozens and dozens of homes are still in danger and evacuation orders remain in effect. This longtime Malibu resident, Ben Marcus, says fires are simply part of living here.

Dozens and dozens of homes are still in danger and evacuation orders remain in effect. This longtime Malibu resident, Ben Marcus, says fires are simply part of living here.