South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law and subsequent reversal triggered a political crisis, with lawmakers calling for his resignation or impeachment. The declaration led to a standoff with parliament and scenes of chaos as troops tried to seize control of the National Assembly building.
People watched a TV screen broadcasting a news report on President Yoon Suk Yeol 's declaration of martial law and the subsequent announcement that he would lift it after a parliamentary vote, at a railway station in Seoul, South Korea , on Dec 4, 2024. South Korea n lawmakers called for President Yoon’s resignation or impeachment after he declared martial law only to reverse it hours later, leading to a political crisis .
This declaration led to a standoff with parliament, which rejected his attempt to ban political activities and censor the media, with armed troops entering the National Assembly building. The main opposition party, the Democratic Party, stated that President Yoon should step down. Six opposition parties planned to submit an impeachment bill, with voting scheduled for Friday or Saturday. The leader of Yoon's party called for the Defense Minister's dismissal and the entire cabinet's resignation. Yoon claimed martial law was necessary to protect South Korea from North Korea and pro-North forces, but provided no specific threats. Scenes of chaos ensued as troops tried to seize control of the parliament building, and protesters clashed with police
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