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South Korea's president declares martial law

NPR Tuesday, 3 December 2024 ()
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "emergency martial law" on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of paralyzing the government with anti-state activities.
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South Korea witnessed a dramatic day as President Yoon Suk Yeol’s unprecedented declaration of martial law sent shockwaves through the nation. Armored vehicles and troops briefly mobilized on the streets of Seoul, sparking mass protests outside Parliament. Thousands of citizens, braving freezing temperatures, chanted slogans demanding the president's resignation. The martial law announcement, the first in over four decades, was abruptly reversed hours later amid mounting backlash and a parliamentary vote blocking the move. Opposition parties have since submitted a motion to impeach President Yoon, who accused his critics of being “anti-state forces.” #SeoulProtests #MartialLawCrisis #PresidentYoon #SouthKoreaUnrest #TanksInSeoul #ProtestsInSouthKorea #YoonMartialLaw #DemocracyAtRisk #ParliamentProtests #YoonImpeachment #KoreaPoliticalCrisis #SeoulStandoff #MilitaryOnStreets #CandlelightProtests #PoliticalShowdown Also Read South Korea's Martial Law Drama: Was The First Lady A Key Influence? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-koreas-martial-law-drama-was-the-first-lady-a-key-influence-4006077.html South Korea's Martial Law Crisis: A Shocking Decree And A Swift Reversal :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-koreas-martial-law-crisis-a-shocking-decree-and-a-swift-reversal-4005885.html South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Announces Lifting of Martial Law Following Parliamentary Rejection :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-korean-president-lifts-martial-law-after-parliament-vote-011-4005671.html

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Shocking footage reveals South Korean troops storming the National Assembly in Seoul during President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived attempt to impose martial law. The dramatic scenes unfold as security cameras capture military helicopters arriving overnight and soldiers attempting to enter the parliament building. The incident unfolded after Yoon’s controversial decision to impose martial law, aimed at addressing political opposition. The move, which sparked chaos in the legislature, was swiftly rejected by parliamentarians. Tensions escalated further as lawmakers clashed over the president’s authority, and protests erupted outside the building. Watch as South Korea’s political crisis intensifies in this unprecedented moment of military intervention. #SouthKoreaCrisis #YoonMartialLaw #KoreanArmyStormsParliament #SouthKoreaMilitaryIntervention #YoonSukYeolControversy #MartialLawAttempt #SouthKoreaPolitics #ParliamentInvasion #SouthKoreaUnrest #YoonSukYeolCrisis #MilitaryVersusPolitics #SouthKoreaProtests #PoliticalTensions #MartialLawFailed #YoonPoliticalCrisis Also Read South Korea's Martial Law Drama: Was The First Lady A Key Influence? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-koreas-martial-law-drama-was-the-first-lady-a-key-influence-4006077.html South Korea's Martial Law Crisis: A Shocking Decree And A Swift Reversal :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-koreas-martial-law-crisis-a-shocking-decree-and-a-swift-reversal-4005885.html South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Announces Lifting of Martial Law Following Parliamentary Rejection :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-korean-president-lifts-martial-law-after-parliament-vote-011-4005671.html ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.122~

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South Korea faced a political storm after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, citing threats from North Korea and anti-state forces. Parliament rejected the move within hours, prompting nationwide protests, calls for impeachment, and economic repercussions. The crisis has raised questions about democratic stability and governance. #SouthKorea #MartialLaw #PoliticalCrisis #PresidentYoon #Impeachment #Protests #Democracy #NorthKorea #EconomicImpact #Parliament #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~HT.178~PR.362~ED.194~GR.122~ Also Read South Korea's Martial Law Crisis: A Shocking Decree And A Swift Reversal :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-koreas-martial-law-crisis-a-shocking-decree-and-a-swift-reversal-4005885.html South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Impeachment Over Failed Martial Law Attempt :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-koreas-yoon-suk-yeol-faces-impeachment-over-failed-martial-law-attempt-4005849.html South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Announces Lifting of Martial Law Following Parliamentary Rejection :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-korean-president-lifts-martial-law-after-parliament-vote-011-4005671.html

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President Yoon Suk Yeol sent shockwaves through the country after declaring an emergency martial law late on Tuesday.

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SHOCKING: South Korea Defense Chief Resigns After Martial Law Declaration, Sparking Political Unrest [Video]

SHOCKING: South Korea Defense Chief Resigns After Martial Law Declaration, Sparking Political Unrest

South Korea’s Defense Minister, Kim Yong-Hyun, resigned following his involvement in President Yoon Suk Yeol's controversial martial law declaration. The decree, which temporarily placed troops around the National Assembly, faced swift public and parliamentary backlash. As opposition parties push for impeachment, the country is grappling with the political fallout of this unprecedented move. #SouthKorea #MartialLaw #Impeachment #PresidentYoon #OppositionPolitics #NationalAssembly #ConstitutionalCrisis #Democracy #SouthKoreaPolitics #PoliticalTurmoil #Oneindia, #OneindiaNews Also Read South Korea's Martial Law Drama: Was The First Lady A Key Influence? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-koreas-martial-law-drama-was-the-first-lady-a-key-influence-4006077.html South Korea's Martial Law Crisis: A Shocking Decree And A Swift Reversal :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-koreas-martial-law-crisis-a-shocking-decree-and-a-swift-reversal-4005885.html South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Announces Lifting of Martial Law Following Parliamentary Rejection :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-korean-president-lifts-martial-law-after-parliament-vote-011-4005671.html ~PR.362~ED.103~GR.124~HT.96~

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