South Korean parliament votes to lift martial law

(Patria) - South Korean parliament tonight adopted a motion demanding the lifting of martial law, which was previously declared by President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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South Korean president declares martial law

(Patria) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in the country, accusing the opposition of

According to the Yonhap news agency, under the Constitution, martial law must be lifted when a parliamentary majority demands it.

Of the 300 members of the National Assembly, 190 were present at the session and all voted in favor of the motion demanding the lifting of martial law in the country.

With the adoption of the motion in parliament, the declaration of martial law is null and void, the office of the Speaker of Parliament announced.

President Yoon declared martial law in a televised address, saying it was necessary to "protect the state from North Korea's communist forces and eliminate anti-state elements."

He added that during the period of martial law, he would rebuild a free and democratic country.

Some media outlets report that the question now is whether the South Korean president will respect the assembly's decision.

At the same time, hundreds of citizens gathered in front of the National Assembly, which was blocked by police.

Since taking office in 2022, President Yoon has been trying to push his agenda against a parliament controlled by the opposition.

The opposition Democratic Party convened an emergency meeting after martial law was declared in the country.

The Democratic Party said the declaration of martial law was unconstitutional and called on all opposition lawmakers to come to the parliament building.

Earlier this week, lawmakers from the Democratic Party, which holds a majority in parliament, sought the impeachment of several prosecutors.