South Korean martial law: Parliament rejects President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration

#SouthKorean President #YoonSukYeol declared #martiallaw late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls the country’s #parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist #NorthKorea. Less than three hours later, parliament voted to lift the declaration, with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declaring that the martial law was “invalid” and that lawmakers “will protect democracy with the people.” MORE: https://abc7.com/post/south-korean-president-declares-martial-law/15618882/