South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then lifted martial law amid political unrest.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declared martial law, accusing anti-state forces of threatening national stability, though he lifted it after the National Assembly voted to overturn the declaration. This move, criticized by lawmakers and citizens, marked South Korea's first use of martial law in over 40 years. Yoon's approval ratings have been low, and he has faced political struggles since taking office in 2022.

December 03, 2024
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