South Korean President Yoon Lifts Martial Law After Unprecedented Political Crisis

President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration, quickly overturned by parliament, has drawn widespread condemnation and raised questions about his political future.

• President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late Tuesday, citing vague threats from North Korea and alleged 'anti-state forces' within the opposition-controlled parliament.
• The martial law decree, which included bans on political activities, strikes, and media independence, was the first such declaration in South Korea since 1980.
• Parliament swiftly convened an emergency session, with 190 lawmakers voting unanimously to demand the lifting of martial law, forcing Yoon to rescind the order within hours.
• The move has been widely criticized as a desperate attempt to consolidate power, with opposition leaders and even members of Yoon's own party denouncing it as unconstitutional.
• The political fallout is expected to severely damage Yoon’s presidency, with calls for his resignation and potential impeachment growing louder domestically and internationally.

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