Martial law in a flash, South Korean President in a difficult position
Dec 05, 2024
Seoul [South Korea], December 5: By yesterday afternoon, reporters at the scene said the atmosphere outside the South Korean parliament building was peaceful, in contrast to the chaos on the night of December 3, when South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law. The tense atmosphere came from inside, when 191 lawmakers from opposition parties signed and submitted a motion to impeach Mr. Yoon. Six hours after issuing the order, Mr. Yoon had to withdraw martial law when the parliament voted on the motion.
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