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South Korea's Yoon Lifts Martial Law After Unanimous Parliamentary Rejection | N18G

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol agreed to lift martial law on Wednesday after parliament unanimously voted against it. Declared on December 3 to combat "anti-state forces" among political opponents, the decree provoked widespread protests and clashes outside the National Assembly. Parliament’s 190-strong vote, including members of Yoon’s ruling party, legally mandated the revocation under South Korea’s constitution. Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik confirmed its invalidation, marking an unprecedented political crisis for Yoon's administration. Justified by Yoon as essential for constitutional order and safety, the decree faced intense public and political opposition, raising global concerns over its impact on democracy.

first published: Dec 4, 2024 03:16 pm