Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:53am on 04 Dec 2024,Wednesday International
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night, citing North Korea's threats and accusing opposition lawmakers of undermining governance. This marked the first martial law declaration since 1980. However, Yoon reversed the decision within six hours after lawmakers defied security forces to vote against it, and thousands protested nationwide. The opposition Democratic Party demanded Yoon’s resignation, labeling the declaration an "insurrection" and calling for impeachment. Major unions pledged indefinite strikes until he stepped down. Global reactions ranged from U.S. "grave concern" to cautious advisories from China and Russia. Yoon faces plummeting approval ratings over economic mismanagement.
