In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea’s parliament has taken a firm stance against President Yoon’s declaration of martial law. Live television footage captured tense moments as martial law forces attempted to enter parliament halls, met with resistance from parliament aides who used fire extinguishers to repel them.
Despite these attempts to suppress legislative power, the parliament convened a special session to address the situation. A subsequent vote overwhelmingly rejected the president’s declaration, rendering it invalid.
The leader of the ruling People Power Party condemned the martial law declaration as unconstitutional and urged the public to resist it. The parliament speaker echoed this sentiment, asserting that the declaration was illegitimate.
The implications of this unprecedented move remain to be seen, as the nation braces for potential political and social unrest.
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