South Korean President lifts martial law amid rising tensions

President Yoon Suk Yeol makes a surprising U-turn and lifts his martial law order just hours after implementing it.

The unpopular leader had called for the deployment of military forces and the suspension of democracy following concerns about “anti-state forces.”

However, lawmakers swiftly voted against the order, and chaos ensued at the country’s National Assembly.

South Korean soldiers had entered the parliament building, officially signaling that military rule was in place. However, a resolution appears to be on the way after President Yoon called for a cabinet meeting.