Yoon's martial law declaration is the first since South Korea's democratization in 1987, allowing military rule to counter 'anti-state forces' amid political frustration.
In a late-night announcement, President Yoon Suk Yeol cited threats from North Korea and internal political challenges as reasons for invoking martial law in South Korea.
The opposition condemned the move as an extreme leap against democracy, leading to public protests with lawmakers trying to breach the parliament's walls.
Yoon's declining approval ratings and the opposition's parliamentary majority complicate his presidency, prompting his controversial response through martial law to regain control.
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