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The fund will at all times invest at least 80% of its assets in the securities of its underlying index and in depositary receipts representing securities in its underlying index. The underlying index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index with a capping methodology applied to issuer weights so that no single issuer exceeds 25% of the underlying index weight, and all issuers with a weight above 5% do not cumulatively exceed 50% of the underlying index weight. The fund is non-diversified.

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42307586/bitcoin-dumped-and-recovered-in-south-korea-amid-political-turmoil-an-arbitrage-opportunity-that-wasnt">Political uncertainty surrounding</a> South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has spurred heated activity on prediction market Polymarket on Wednesday.
What Happened: <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/south-korean-president-impeached-in-2024?tid=1733326929469">Data</a> from the prediction market shows a 37% probability of Yoon being impeached before the end of 2024.
Another Polymarket question <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/yoon-out-as-president-of-south-korea-in-2024?tid=1733326929195">gives</a> a 29% chance of Yoon being removed from office, underscoring heightened political instability in the country.
This uncertainty has already rippled through <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42306717/south-korean-markets-plunge-amid-political-turmoil-as-president-yoons-martial-law-u-turn-sparks-uncertainty-samsung-sk-hynix-and-hyundai-stocks-tumble">South Korea's financial markets</a>.
Key technology and industrial stocks have taken a hit, with Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) down 1.12%, NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) supplier SK Hynix (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXSCF#OTC">HXSCF</a>) slipping 0.061%, and Hyundai Motor (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMTF#OTC">HYMTF</a>) falling 0.70%. 
The turmoil has also affected U.S.-listed South Korean equities, with Posco Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKX#NYSE">PKX</a>) dropping 4.36% in regular trading before seeing a slight recovery after hours. 
South Korean ETFs in the U.S., including the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWY#NYSE">EWY</a>) and Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLKR#NYSE">FLKR</a>), also saw mixed performances, signaling broader market apprehension.
The situation has also impacted the South Korean won, which weakened by 0.21% against the U.S. dollar, trading at 1,416.65. 
Analysts noted that South Korea&#8217;s crucial role in global supply chains, particularly in semiconductors and automotive production, amplifies the stakes of this political drama.
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Why It Matters: The cryptocurrency market, too, felt the shockwaves.
Major coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum plunged on Upbit, South Korea&#8217;s largest crypto exchange, trading at a steep discount compared to international markets. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) dropped as low as $71,800 on Upbit compared to $95,500 on Coinbase, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) fell to $2,700 on Upbit before recovering. 
The Korea Premium Index, which tracks price differences between South Korean and global exchanges, dipped to -14.67 during the chaos, signaling significant retail selling pressure.
However, the situation stabilized after President Yoon reversed his martial law decision following parliamentary pushback, with Bitcoin and Ethereum rebounding to align more closely with global prices. 
Analysts noted this episode's divergence from the traditional "Kimchi Premium," where South Korean crypto prices often trade at a significant premium.
Historical patterns add further context to the political stakes. 
South Korea has a tumultuous history of leadership changes, with several former presidents either overthrown, impeached, or imprisoned. 
Yoon's presidency, marked by controversy and challenges, now faces increasing scrutiny and the potential for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42307586/bitcoin-dumped-and-recovered-in-south-korea-amid-political-turmoil-an-arbitrage-opportunity-that-wasnt">a similar fate</a>.
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Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat Tuesday even as the stock market closed at new records.&nbsp;
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-0.35%</td>
<td>$95,699.46</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.27%</td>
<td>$3,627.03</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-1.50%</td>
<td>$0.4143</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin had a rocky journey, falling to $93,645 in the morning before recovering to $96,000.
The volatility came amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42301885/south-korea-etfs-won-pare-losses-as-yoon-makes-u-turn-on-martial-law-declaration">huge political drama</a> in South Korea, as President Yoon Suk Yeol revoked a martial law decree just hours after it was announced.
Bitcoin's market dominance fell by more than 6%, while altcoins recorded a significant jump in share.&nbsp;
The volatile movement led to more than $621 million in cryptocurrency liquidations in the last 24 hours, with bullish leveraged bets accounting for $389 million.
Bitcoin's Open Interest (OI) fell by 2.26% in the last 24 hours. Interestingly, most top traders, i.e., those with the highest margin balance, continue to be bullish on Bitcoin, as per the Long/Shorts Ratio.
The "Extreme Greed" strengthened from 76 to 78 in the last 24 hours, per the Cryptocurrency Fear &amp; Greed Index, indicating expectations of future upsides.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Reserve Rights (RSR)</td>
<td>+162.63%</td>
<td>$0.02651</td>
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<td>Tron (TRX)</td>
<td>+90.37%</td>
<td>$0.4195</td>
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<td>Neo (NEO)</td>
<td>+39.77%</td>
<td>$25.08</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.52 trillion, following an increase of 1.70% in the last 24 hours.
Major stock indexes closed at new records on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.05% to end at 6,049.88, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite closed 0.40% higher to 19,480.91, setting a new intraday record of 19,486.14.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, meanwhile, dropped 0.17% to close at 44,705.53.
Exchange-traded funds tracking the South Korean market fell amid political drama surrounding martial law. The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWY#NYSE">EWY</a>) closed down 1.59% to $55.81, while the Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLKR#NYSE">FLKR</a>) declined 0.84% to $18.78.
Investors parsed labor market data that revealed a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42298121/crude-oil-surges-2-us-job-openings-increase-in-october">higher-than-expected jump</a> in job openings for October compared to September.
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Analyst Notes: Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Justin Bennett made a bold prediction about Ethereum's future price moves.
"If I&#8217;m right about ETH, it trades back to $1,000 from current levels. If I&#8217;m wrong, Ethereum breaks $3,700 to target $4,000," he said. "I&#8217;ve placed my bet. I&#8217;ll be here to call out levels to watch if I&#8217;m right or admit if I&#8217;m wrong."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">If I&#39;m right about <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a>, it trades back to $1k from current levels. If I&#39;m wrong, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a> breaks $3,700 to target $4k+. No ego or emotions, just sharing what I see. I&#39;ve placed my bet. I&#39;ll be here to call out levels to watch if I&#39;m right or admit if I&#39;m wrong. <a href="https://t.co/sb5ST5Xu5z">pic.twitter.com/sb5ST5Xu5z</a>
&mdash; Justin Bennett (@JustinBennettFX) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinBennettFX/status/1863987702766403638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Influential cryptocurrency market observer Michaël van de Poppe noted how the altcoins were logging double-digit gains on a daily basis.
"The good thing: we&#8217;re just getting started. The bad thing: people will lose a lot, too," he remarked.&nbsp;
Van De Poppe advised his followers not to chase FOMO and "take profits of the table."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a> are extremely heating up at this point. Double-digit returns day after day; it&#39;s great. The good thing: we&#39;re just getting started. The bad thing:people will lose a lot, too. Make sure to avoid chasing FOMO in those positions and take profits of the table.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1864003415304770024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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South Korean markets traded sharply lower on Wednesday following a dramatic political upheaval that saw President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly impose and then quickly withdraw martial law <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42301885/south-korea-etfs-won-pare-losses-as-yoon-makes-u-turn-on-martial-law-declaration">after facing parliamentary opposition</a>.
What Happened: The benchmark Kospi index fell 1.15% to 2,471.27, while the tech-heavy Kosdaq 100 dropped 2.64% as of 9:49 am local time, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
The political uncertainty particularly affected major technology and industrial stocks, with Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) declining 1.12%.
NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) supplier SK Hynix (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXSCF#OTC">HXSCF</a>) saw its shares drop 0.061%. Other industrial heavyweights also suffered, with Hyundai Motor (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMTF#OTC">HYMTF</a>) falling 0.70% and U.S.-listed Posco Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKX#NYSE">PKX</a>) declining 4.36% to $47.77 on Tuesday&#8217;s regular session. Still, the stock recovered marginally in after-hours trading.
U.S.-based funds tracking South Korean equities showed signs of recovery in after-hours trading, with the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWY#NYSE">EWY</a>) rebounding 0.25% after earlier losses exceeding 6%. The Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLKR#NYSE">FLKR</a>) gained 0.53% after hours.
The political turbulence also impacted currency markets, with the South Korean won weakening 0.21% against the U.S. dollar to 1,416.65. 
The market reaction highlights South Korea&#8217;s crucial role in global supply chains, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing and automotive production, where many companies serve as essential suppliers to major U.S. firms.
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South Korean Markets Plunge Amid Political Turmoil As President Yoon's Martial Law U-Turn Sparks Uncertainty: Samsung, SK Hynix, And Hyundai Stocks Tumble

South Korean markets staged a sharp recovery Tuesday afternoon after President Yoon Suk Yeol reversed a martial law declaration just hours after its announcement following a unanimous parliamentary <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42292488/south-korean-etfs-slide-on-presidents-emergency-martial-law-declaration-protect-the-constitutional-democratic-order">vote against the measure.</a>
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWY#NYSE">EWY</a>), a key vehicle for U.S.-based investors seeking exposure to South Korean equities, pared early losses of over 6% to trade down 1.6% as of 3 p.m. ET.
Similarly, the Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLKR#NYSE">FLKR</a>) was down 1%, recovering from steeper declines earlier in the session.
The South Korean won weakened by 0.9%, recovering somewhat from a 2% plunge against the U.S. dollar earlier in the day. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Volatile Tuesday For South Korean Assets</h3>
The day began with a political crisis that rattled global observers and sent South Korean markets into freefall. 
Late Tuesday night in Seoul, Yoon declared martial law during a televised address, claiming it was necessary to counter what he described as &#8220;anti-state forces&#8221; within the opposition.
Yoon accused opposition lawmakers of orchestrating gridlock in parliament, undermining key institutions and weaponizing fiscal policy by proposing a 4 trillion won ($2.8 billion) budget cut to cripple his administration.
Financial markets reacted abruptly, with U.S.-listed Korea-linked ETFs facing their steepest early losses since March 2020 during morning trading. 
The South Korean won tumbled nearly 3%, on track for its worst single-day decline since Nov. 9, 2016, when Donald Trump&#8216;s victory in the U.S. presidential election triggered a global selloff in emerging markets.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: South Korean ETFs Rebound Sharply After Parliament Overturns Martial Law</h3>
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The president's sudden declaration triggered chaos. Members of Yoon&#8217;s own party urged him to lift the decree, with lawmakers condemning it as "unconstitutional."
Soldiers stormed the National Assembly building, smashing windows to gain entry and blocking lawmakers from entering.
The crisis drew international attention. U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Philip Goldberg commented on X, stating: "The U.S. Embassy and Department of State are closely tracking President Yoon&#8217;s recent declaration of martial law. The situation is fluid."
In response to the crisis, the Bank of Korea announced plans to hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to assess the potential economic and currency fallout.
The Bank of Korea governor, the minister of finance and other financial authorities vowed to provide an unlimited amount of liquidity to stabilize markets.
As reported by Reuters in New York afternoon hours, Yoon's surprise martial law declaration was swiftly and unanimously overturned by 190 National Assembly members, who defied police and military blockades to cast their votes.
According to South Korean law, the president is required to immediately lift martial law if parliament rejects it with a majority vote.
In a brief statement following the vote, Yoon announced that a cabinet meeting would be convened as soon as possible to address the unfolding situation.
Most of the protesters who had gathered outside the National Assembly returned home after the announcement that martial law would be lifted.
The cabinet meeting convened by Yoon officially confirmed the lifting of the martial law.
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U.S. stocks paused for a breather Tuesday, with major equity indices hovering near the flatline as investors digested global developments, including China&#8217;s ban on key raw material exports to the U.S. and South Korea&#8217;s political turmoil following the president&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42292488/south-korean-etfs-slide-on-presidents-emergency-martial-law-declaration-protect-the-constitutional-democratic-order">announcement of martial law</a>.
Korean-linked exchange traded funds such as the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWY#NYSE">EWY</a>) fell by 2.7%, recovering some ground from sharper morning losses. 
By midday trading in New York, large-cap stocks remained mostly unchanged, while small-cap stocks underperformed, posting notable losses.
Sectors traded within narrow ranges, with energy and communication services showing slight outperformance.
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) stood out, as its shares climbed by 2.1%, setting fresh all-time highs. 
In economic news, U.S. job openings rose to 7.744 million in October, exceeding expectations of 7.48 million and improving from September&#8217;s 7.372 million reading. The data signals ongoing resilience in the labor market, ahead of the highly awaited November jobs report scheduled for Friday.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) edged down 0.2%, reversing part of Monday&#8217;s 0.6% rally. Meanwhile, Treasury yields showed little movement, with the 10-year yield inching up 1 basis point to 4.20%.
Precious metals saw modest gains, with gold rising 0.3% and silver advancing 1.7%.
Oil prices surged 2% after OPEC+ confirmed an extension of production cuts. Additionally, the U.S. imposed sanctions on 35 entities and vessels linked to illicit Iranian oil shipments, further supporting crude prices.
In the cryptocurrency market, sentiment remained subdued. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) traded steadily around $95,900, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) fell by 1.9% and 4.3%, respectively.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Price</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,185.87</td>
<td>0.1 %</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,048.77</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,747.11</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,421.44</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent120224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) flattened at $603.70.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;held steady at $448.42.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) inched 0.1% up to $515.96.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 0.5% to $240.62.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) outperformed, rising 0.5%; the&nbsp;Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) lagged, down 0.6%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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Editor&#8217;s note: This story has been updated with additional details and to clarify a reference to South Korea&#8217;s parliament . The country&#8217;s parliament speaker is reportedly planning to convene a parliamentary session. 
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law in the country Tuesday, sending ETFs covering the country's stock market down Tuesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in early U.S. trading.</a>
What Happened: Yoon declared "emergency martial law" Tuesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/south-korea">for South Korea</a>, accusing the country's opposition of sympathizing with North Korea and taking part in anti-state activities.
Yoon also accused the country's opposition of controlling the parliament, as <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/south-korean-president-declares-emergency-martial-law-accusing-116404418">reported </a>by ABC News.
The announced emergency martial law was declared by Yoon during a televised briefing. The South Korean president promised to "eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order."
Following Yoon's announcement, South Korea's Democratic Party called an emergency meeting for its lawmakers.
South Korea&#8217;s parliament speaker plans to convene a session, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/03/asia/south-korea-martial-law-intl/index.html">CNN reported</a>, citing a local broadcaster; the entrance to parliament is reportedly blocked, with lawmakers unable to enter.
The South Korean president has accused the opposition party of turning the country into a "drug haven" and harming the country's public safety.
&#8220;The National Assembly has become a monster undermining liberal democracy, and the nation is in a precarious state, teetering on the edge of collapse," Yoon said.
Yoon told the public the martial law could cause some minor inconveniences, adding that he would attempt to minimize the impact on the public.
 "We will eliminate the anti-state forces and restore the country to normalcy as quickly as possible."
Hang Dong-hoon, the head of the president&#8217;s People Power Party, said the imposition of martial law is &#8220;wrong&#8221; and said he would &#8220;stop it with the people,&#8221; the Associated Press reported. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung said the declaration of martial law is &#8220;illegal and unconstitutional,&#8221; per the AP. 
Yoon&#8217;s announcement marks the first period of martial law in South Korea since October 1979, the AP said. <a href="https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=colorbox&amp;utm_source=associatedpress-apnews&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=rec-reel-2n5-a-2:Mid%20Article%20Reco%20Reel%20Slider:" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>
Yoon's conservative People Power Party has struggled against the liberal opposition Democratic Party since taking office in 2022. The opposition party controls parliament.
The South Korean president's approval rating has fallen in recent months as he struggles to push his agenda through parliament.
A budget bill has been stuck in parliament as a result of the battle between the two parties, the report said.
Yoon has also fought off calls for independent investigations into alleged scandals that involve top officials and his wife, upsetting his political rivals.
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Why It's Important: News of the emergency martial law comes one day after South Korea's stock benchmark saw its strongest foreign inflow in over three months.
Experts said strong U.S. economic data helps South Korea, which is a heavy exporter to America, as reported by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-03/korean-stocks-lure-biggest-daily-foreign-inflow-since-august">Bloomberg</a>.
Kospi Index members had $385 million in global funds brought in over the last day, the highest total since Aug. 16.
Price Action: The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWY#NYSE">EWY</a>) is down 4.5% to $54.15 Tuesday morning.
The Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLKR#NYSE">FLKR</a>) is down 6.34% to $17.74. 
The Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KORU#NYSE">KORU</a>) is down 13.2% to $4.01 in premarket trading Tuesday.
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