South Korea’s parliament has voted to block martial law, just hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared it. The National Assembly voted 190-0 to lift martial law, with lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties opposing the president’s move.
The declaration of martial law was met with widespread criticism, with many accusing President Yoon of attempting to consolidate power and undermine democracy. The opposition Democratic Party leader, Lee Jae-myung, called the declaration “illegal” and urged citizens to gather at the National Assembly to protest.
Despite the parliament’s vote, the military has sided with President Yoon, and it remains to be seen whether the president will comply with the National Assembly’s decision. The situation remains tense, with protests continuing outside the National Assembly building.
The international community is also watching the situation closely, with the United States National Security Council stating that it is monitoring the situation closely. The Chinese embassy in South Korea has advised its citizens to remain calm and pay attention to political changes.
