In brief
In a tumultuous night for South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law on Tuesday evening, only to reverse it a mere five and a half hours later amidst massive public outcry. The declaration, reminiscent of the nation’s past under military rule, sent shockwaves through the already politically divided country. Thousands took to the streets, demanding the end of the martial law, making their voices heard before dawn as the National Assembly passed a resolution to defy the president’s order. By early Wednesday morning, Yoon announced at a Cabinet meeting that martial law would be lifted, leaving his political future uncertain and raising questions regarding his ability to govern within the strong framework of South Korea's democracy.
