South Korea's Yoon Lifts Martial Law Amid Political Turmoil
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has decided to lift a martial law declaration after parliament unanimously rejected it, marking a significant political crisis in the country. Yoon had imposed martial law to counter "anti-state forces" among his opponents, but faced backlash from lawmakers and the public. The crisis drew international concern, including from the U.S., and caused financial market disruptions. This is the first martial law declaration in South Korea since 1980.
- South Korea's Yoon backs down after parliament rejects martial law The Japan Times
- Live updates: South Korean president says he will lift martial law CNN
- Martial law order puts pressure on US-South Korea alliance ABC News
- South Korea’s Yoon declared, then lifted, martial law. Why? The Washington Post
- What on Earth is Happening In South Korea? NPR
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