Yoon is known for gaffes, which haven't helped his ratings. During his 2022

Yoon is known for gaffes, which haven’t helped his ratings. During his 2022 campaign he had to walk back a comment that authoritarian president Chun Doo-hwan, who declared martial law and was responsible for massacring protestors in 1980, had been "good at politics". 윤 후보는 실수로 유명한데 그 실수는 그의 평가를 돕지 않았다. 그는 2022년 선거운동 기간 동안 하나의 발언을 철회해야 했다. 그 발언 계엄령을 선포하고 1980년 시위대 학살에 책임있는 권위주의자 전두환 대통령이 "정치에 능했다"는 Later that year he was forced to deny insulting the US Congress in remarks made after meeting US President Joe Biden in New York. He was caught on a hot mic and seen on camera seemingly calling US lawmakers a Korean word that can be translated as "idiots" or something much stronger. The footage quickly went viral in South Korea. BBC는 “윤 대통령은 실언(gaffes)으로 유명한데 이는 지지율에 도움이 되지 않았다”며 “2022년 선거운동 기간 동안 그는 1980년대 계엄령을 선포하고 시위대를 학살한 권위주의 대통령 전두환이 ‘정치는 잘했다’는 발언을 철회해야 했다”고 했다. 이어 ‘바이든-날리면’ 논란을 언급하며 “미국 의원들을 향해 ‘바보’ 등으로 번역될 수 있는 한국어로 욕설을 하는 모습이 카메라에 포착되었습니다. 이 영상은 한국에서 빠르게 퍼져나갔다”고 했다. 레이프 에릭 이슬리 이화여대 국제학부 교수는 BBC에 윤 전 대통령의 계엄령 선포는 “법적 과잉이자 정치적 오산”이라며 “대중의 지지가 극도로 낮고 자신의 당과 행정부 내에서 강력한 지지가 없는 상황에서 대통령은 심야의 행정명령(계엄)을 시행하는 것이 얼마나 어려운 일인지 알았어야 했다”고 지적했다. gaffe noun [ C ] a remark or action that is a social mistake and not considered polite: make a gaffe I made a real gaffe - I called his new wife "Judy", which is the name of his ex-wife. You started eating before anyone else had been served? What a gaffe! 동의어 faux pas Gaffe는 사회적, 외교적 실수를 의미하는 영어 단어입니다. 말이나 행동으로 인해 사람들을 불쾌하게 하거나 모욕하는 등의 실수를 가리킵니다.  Gaffe의 예시는 다음과 같습니다. 공공장소나 사회적 상황에서 실수를 하는 것  의도하지 않게 사람들을 불쾌하게 하는 말이나 행동을 하는 것  다른 사람들 앞에서 수치스러운 실수를 하는 것  Gaffe와 비슷한 뜻을 가진 단어로 faux pas가 있습니다.  Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's impeached president? The South Korean president's declaration of martial law came as a surprise to South Koreans and the rest of the worldArticle information Author, Koh Ewe Role, BBC News 4 December 2024 Updated 27 January 2025 South Korea's impeached president Yook Suk Yeol has been charged with insurrection over his short-lived martial law declaration on 3 December. The 64-year-old was arrested on 15 January, following a weeks-long stand-off between anti-corruption investigators and his personal security detail. He is the country's first sitting president to be arrested and charged with a crime. Yoon's attempt at martial law has plunged the country into political turmoil. It led to his impeachment by parliament on 14 December, though a constitutional court still has to decide if his impeachment is final. Doo-hwan, who declared martial law and was responsible for massacring protestors in 1980, had been "good at politics". Later that year he was forced to deny insulting the US Congress in remarks made after meeting US President Joe Biden in New York. He was caught on a hot mic and seen on camera seemingly calling US lawmakers a Korean word that can be translated as "idiots" or something much stronger. The footage quickly went viral in South Korea. Still, Yoon has had some success in foreign policy, notably improving ties in his country's historically fraught relationship with Japan. ‘Political miscalculation’ Much of the scandal surrounding Yoon's presidency centred around his wife Kim Keon Hee, who was accused of corruption and influence peddling - most notably allegedly accepting a Dior bag from a pastor. In November, Yoon apologised on behalf of his wife while rejecting calls for an investigation into her activities - a move that did little to help his wobbly approval ratings. Yoon was relegated to a lame duck president after the opposition Democratic Party won the parliamentary election by a landslide last April. The result was widely seen as a vote of no confidence on Yoon's time in office. Thereafter, Yoon was reduced to vetoing bills passed by the opposition. "He used the presidential veto with unprecedented frequency," said Celeste Arrington, director of The George Washington University Institute for Korean Studies. "In terms of his ruling style, his critics called it authoritarian." He also faced increasing pressure from his political opponents. In the lead-up to Yoon's martial law declaration, the opposition slashed the budget proposed by Yoon's ruling party and moved to impeach cabinet members for failing to investigate the first lady. With such political challenges pushing his back against the wall, Yoon went for the nuclear option - a move that few, if any, could have predicted. Dr Arrington said that many had worried about a political crisis "because of the confrontation between the president and the opposition-controlled National Assembly," said Dr Arrington. "Though few predicted such an extreme move as declaring martial law." President Yoon's declaration of martial law was a "legal overreach and a political miscalculation", according to Leif-Eric Easley, professor of international studies at Ewha Womans University in Seoul. "He sounded like a politician under siege," Dr Easley told the BBC. "With extremely low public support and without strong backing within his own party and administration, the president should have known how difficult it would be to implement his late-night decree." On 4 December 2024, South Koreans emerged from one of the most chaotic nights in recent memory Aftermath Crisis has engulfed Yoon's government in the wake of the martial law order, with top officials - including the ex-defence minister and heads of the police and military - being investigated for their involvement. Divisions have solidified in the ruling PPP, which had teetered between defending the unpopular leader and denouncing him. Yoon's impeachment vote passed in parliament with most PPP lawmakers opposing it. Party leader Han Dong-hoon, who had called for the removal of Yoon as the only way forward, resigned shortly after the vote as internal strife intensified. Meanwhile, a stalemate persists in the opposition-dominated parliament. Opposition lawmakers have already impeached Han Duck-soo, the prime minister who became acting president after Yoon. They accused Han of being Yoon's "puppet" after he vetoed opposition-led bills and refused to appoint three constitutional judges to oversee Yoon's impeachment trial. And though finance minister Choi Sang-mok is in charge for now, the opposition has threatened to impeach him too. Anger has swept the country, as massive crowds continually take to the streets calling for Yoon's impeachment. Yoon's supporters, however, are holding protests of their own. Throughout the chaos, Yoon has projected what his critics see as defiance - or, as his supporters may see it, determination. Following his arrest, Yoon expressed gratitude his supporters. "Although these are dark days... the future of this country is hopeful," he said. "To my fellow citizens, I wish you all the best and stay strong. Thank you." Who is South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol? The president mocked for spring onion comments and learning golf after Trump’s win Synopsis In a televised address, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law, citing the need to protect the nation's democratic order against a pro-North Korean legislature. The controversial move faced opposition criticism as illegal, further exacerbating Yoon's political challenges and diminishing support amidst ongoing scandals. By ET Online Dec 03, 2024, 11:49:00 PM IST In a surprising televised address on Tuesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law in the country, marking a dramatic escalation in his conflict with the opposition-controlled parliament. Yoon accused the legislature of sympathizing with North Korea and obstructing governance, claiming the move was essential to safeguard the nation's democratic order. “I will eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order,” Yoon said, urging citizens to endure “some inconveniences” for the sake of national stability. He added, “Through this martial law, I will rebuild and protect the free Republic of Korea.” Han Dong-hoon, leader of Yoon’s conservative People Power Party, called the decision “wrong” and vowed to oppose it alongside public dissent. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election, labeled the declaration “illegal and unconstitutional.” Since taking office in May 2022, Yoon has faced mounting challenges, including dwindling approval ratings and difficulty advancing his policies in a parliament dominated by opposition forces. The opposition has also accused his administration of suppressing independent investigations into scandals involving his wife and senior officials. In November, Yoon denied allegations of influence-peddling involving him and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, which have further eroded his support. The scandal centers on claims that Yoon and Kim improperly influenced the People Power Party’s candidate selection for a 2022 parliamentary by-election, allegedly at the behest of election broker Myung Tae-kyun. Leaked recordings suggest Myung boasted about his sway over the presidential couple and senior party members. Yoon dismissed the allegations, stating he never interfered in the nomination process. However, his response was criticized as arrogant by the opposition, causing his approval ratings to plunge below 20%. Yoon has faced ridicule for several public blunders. Earlier this year, he praised the "reasonable" price of spring onions at a heavily subsidized market, sparking criticism for being out of touch amid rising inflation. Opposition leaders mocked the incident, with one remarking, "The president is going to be brought down by a spring onion." After Donald Trump's return to political prominence, Yoon revealed plans to resume golf lessons, citing advice that golf could help build rapport with the former U.S. president. “People close to President Trump told me we would have good chemistry,” Yoon said, signaling efforts to strengthen ties. Who Is Yoon Suk Yeol? Born in Seoul in 1960, Yoon studied law at Seoul National University and began his career as a prosecutor in 1994. He gained recognition for investigating high-profile corruption cases, including those involving former President Park Geun-hye. Transitioning to politics in 2021, Yoon joined the conservative People Power Party and won the presidency in 2022. Known for his hawkish stance on North Korea and an uncompromising approach to governance, Yoon has drawn comparisons to figures like Winston Churchill. However, his presidency has been defined by legislative inexperience, political divisions, and controversies surrounding his administration.