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South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol

Seoul: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has announced the abolition of martial law imposed in the country late on Tuesday night. This decision was taken after huge opposition and voting in the Parliament. During the voting, 190 out of 300 MPs unanimously refused to accept martial law. After the declaration of martial law, people came out on the streets. Army tanks were seen roaming in the streets of Seoul. Due to worsening circumstances and continuous protests, the President withdrew his decision.

Ruling and opposition parties protested

Ever since martial law was implemented in the country, the ruling and opposition parties came out against it. Many leaders of the ruling party also called it undemocratic and unconstitutional. At the same time, the leader of the President’s own party, Han Dong-hoon, also openly criticized this decision and also took part in the voting in the Parliament.

What did President Yoon say?

Meanwhile, let us also tell you that after President Yoon Suk-yeol’s decision of martial law, large-scale protests had started across the country. Thousands of people took to the streets demanding restoration of the democratic system. However, while clarifying his move, President Yoon said that this decision was taken to crush anti-national forces.

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Protest Against South Korea Martial Law

Martial law was imposed earlier also

Martial law was imposed in South Korea after nearly five decades. The last time this happened was in 1980. It is important to understand here that South Korea is one of the major economies of Asia. It is a major ally of America. There has been democracy here for more than four decades. In such a situation, the move to impose martial law had created concern at the international level.