Since President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, Korea has plunged into chaos. Like many who had previously been indifferent to politics, I anxiously followed the news, reminded of Plato's warning: "The greatest penalty for refusing to engage in politics is to be ruled by the most inferior men."

The nation was stunned, and the world watched. Citizens from across Korea gathered at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul while others flew in from abroad, united by a shared concern for the nation's future. It was a turning point for many ordinary citizens like myself.

I had never paid much attention to politics before. But suddenly, I found myself deeply invested, worrying daily about the nation’s fate. What, then, is politics? Shouldn’t it be about ensuring the safety, prosperity and peace of........

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