South Korean President Faces Impeachment Threat After Martial Law Reversal

President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law for six hours, citing opposition threats, before rescinding it under intense political and public pressure.

President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late Tuesday, accusing opposition lawmakers of anti-state activities and citing threats from North Korea.
The decree, South Korea's first martial law declaration in over 40 years, banned political activities, protests, and media freedoms while placing the military in control.
The National Assembly convened an emergency session, voting unanimously to reject the martial law order, forcing Yoon to lift the decree early Wednesday morning.
The move triggered widespread protests, condemnation from opposition and ruling party lawmakers, and calls for Yoon's resignation or impeachment.
Yoon's approval ratings, already at a low 19%, face further erosion as South Korea's largest labor union threatens a general strike until he steps down.

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