In a stunning reversal, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has withdrawn the martial law he declared just hours earlier, following a massive backlash from citizens, opposition parties, and the international community.
The National Assembly had overwhelmingly rejected the president’s decision, with 190 out of 300 members voting against the martial law.
The opposition party, Democratic Party, had denounced the move as a blatant attempt to consolidate power and silence dissenting voices.
The president’s decision to declare martial law had sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country, with citizens demanding his resignation and calling for accountability.
The country’s largest labor union had also announced a strike until the president resigns.
The international community had expressed concern over the developments in South Korea, with the US urging calm and restraint.
The situation has significant implications for South Korea’s democracy and stability, and the world waits with bated breath as the crisis unfolds.
