South Korean military officials insist that President Yoon Suk Yeol must lift the martial law order, despite an overwhelming parliamentary vote to block it. The declaration is the first since 1980 and led to confrontations between soldiers and parliamentary aides.
Despite the vote, South Korea 's military officials announced that President Yoon would have to lift the martial law order.
Soldiers advance to the main building of the National Assembly after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in Seoul, Dec 3, 2024. The military said activities by parliament and political parties would be banned, and that media and publishers would be under the control of the martial law command.
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