Overview

• 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.