South Korean President Lifts Martial Law After Backlash And Unrest

South Korea saw a night of unrest after President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed emergency martial law. However, after backlash from the National Assembly, which voted to defy the president, Yoon Suk Yeol withdrew martial law. Following the president's uncalled decision to declare martial law, South Korea lawmakers have passed a motion demanding the president's impeachment or resignation, whichever comes first.

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Updated on: 4 December 2024 12:55 pm

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People try to enter the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea.

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People gather in front of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea.

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Police officers stand outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea.

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Military vehicles are seen outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea.

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South Korean martial law soldiers try to enter the National Assembly compound in Seoul, South Korea.

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South Korean martial law soldiers leave the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea.

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Members of main opposition Democratic Party stage a rally against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea.

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People gather to demand South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol step down in front of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea.

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Protesters stage a rally to demand South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to step down in front of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea. The signs read "Punish."

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