South Koreans went to offices, businesses and schools as usual on Wednesday with scarcely any visible signs in the capital Seoul that six hours of surprise martial law and high political drama overnight had spilled into everyday life.

The political roller-coaster of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration then suspension of martial law was extreme even by the standards of South Korea.

When the South Korean president declares martial law on Tuesday night, I am fairly drunk, as is much of the city. By sheer coincidence, I am working from Seoul that week, and I have just met up with my boss — also,

South Korean actor Park Min-jae has died, according to local reports. He was 32. Park was traveling in China when he suddenly passed away last Friday, according to the ChosunBiz news site. His younger brother, Park Jae-hyung, confirmed the news in an Instagram post that also provided details of the funeral scheduled for Wednesday.

Park Min-jae tragically passed away on Nov. 29, 2024, due to cardiac arrest. He was 32. The exact cause of the cardiac arrest remains unclear.

South Korean actor Park Min Jae, known for his roles in popular dramas like Little Women, tragically passed away at the young age of 32. The heartbreaking news was announced on December 2, 2024, by his agency,