South Korean parliament votes to lift martial law following president's declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "emergency martial law" in a televised speech on Tuesday, the Yonhap news agency reported. Yoon said the measure was necessary due to the actions of the country's liberal opposition,
South Korea Parliament Votes to End Martial Law, Opposing President’s Decree. The Country’s Stocks Are Falling.
South Korea’s Parliament voted unanimously to end martial law, according to media reports, hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol put the country under military control in an unexpected announcement Tuesday.
South Korean president declares martial law, parliament overturns — but confusion remains
“The martial law declaration is now null and void. Citizens, please remain calm,” said National Assembly Speaker Woo Won following the vote. “The National Assembly will protect democracy together with the people. Military and police personnel currently inside the National Assembly grounds are requested to leave immediately.”
South Korean troops leave parliament after MPs revoke martial law
South Korean troops have begun to leave the country’s parliament building after the chamber voted to revoke president Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree.
South Korea’s Political Crisis: Parliament Votes To Block President’s Martial Law Declaration, Military Vows To Uphold Restrictions
UPDATE — 11:17 AM: South Korea ‘s political crisis deepened this morning as the country’s National Assembly voted to block President Yoon Suk Yeol ‘s martial law order.
South Korea martial law latest: Parliament votes to block declaration after clashes with police
Following the vote to overturn the declaration of martial law, National Assembly speaker Woo Won Shik said in a statement, “the declaration of martial law is invalid”, according to Korean news outlet JoongAng Daily. The news outlet reported he then asked soldiers and police who entered the building to immediately leave.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law in an unannounced late night address broadcast live on YTN television.
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In a late-night move, lawmakers have since pushed their way into parliament and voted to block Yoon Suk Yeo's surprise declaration.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls the country’s parliament.
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South Korea's finance minister said on Wednesday the government would deploy all possible measures to stabilize financial markets if needed after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in an emergency national address.
South Korean parliament votes to defy president by lifting his declaration of martial law
The South Korean parliament has voted to defy the country’s president and immediately lift his martial law declaration
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