South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on his country only to lift it a short time later in a dramatic turn of events. Yoon first announced the order in an attempt to weed out traitorous members of Parliament with sympathy toward North Korea. People on the ground in South Korea say this decision came out of nowhere. Parliament voted against Yoon’s decision in a 190-0 vote. By law, the President of South Korea must abide by the will of Parliament’s vote. Yoon is reportedly extremely unpopular and facing impeachment. He is also a lame duck President, meaning that he is on the way out anyway. This is being viewed as a political move instead of one about national security, although the motive for it is yet unknown… aside from what has already been said about national security.
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South Korea President to Lift Martial Law After Parliament Rejects Move – WSJ
Live updates: South Korean president lifts martial law after backlash | CNN
South Korea’s President Yoon reverses martial law effort after lawmakers reject it | Reuters
South Korean President Yoon Lifts Martial Law Order: Live Updates – The New York Times
Martial law order puts pressure on US-South Korea alliance – ABC News
South Korean president says he will lift martial law: Live updates – The Washington Post
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