After massive public outrage, the president of South Korea early on Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed on the country a couple of hours earlier. Along with huge protests outside the National Assembly, lawmakers also strongly rejected the decision.
South Korea witnessed a tense night as troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule after President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law late Tuesday out of frustration with the opposition, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces. He has accused the opposition of sympathising with North Korea. He is likely to be impeached over his actions as he struggles against opponents who control parliament.
