Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:03pm on 03 Dec 2024,Tuesday International
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, sparking nationwide protests. Thousands gathered outside the National Assembly in Seoul, opposing the move, which Yoon justified as necessary to combat "anti-state" forces and protect the nation from North Korean threats. Security forces and military vehicles secured the Assembly, but lawmakers rejected the decree, with Speaker Woo Won-sik calling it invalid. Helicopters circled the area, while demonstrators chanted, "Withdraw emergency martial law." Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung vowed to resist until the order is lifted. Yoon urged public trust, emphasizing the need to eradicate "pro-North Korean forces" and restore constitutional order.
