President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law in South Korea faced immediate backlash from lawmakers and citizens, leading to its swift repeal amidst widespread protests.
Yoon cited threats from North Korea and 'anti-state forces' as reasons for the martial law declaration, but ultimately backed down after lawmakers voted against it, calling the moment a 'tragic' turn.
The opposition party's actions to overturn the martial law involved jumping fences and physical clashes with security forces, highlighting deep divisions in South Korean politics.
In his televised address, Yoon acknowledged the National Assembly's demand to lift the state of emergency and confirmed the withdrawal of military personnel initially deployed for martial law.
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