Supporters of South Korea's opposition party call for
the dismissal of the martial law declared by President Yoon.
:: Seoul, South Korea
:: December 4, 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law in a surprise late-night TV address, slamming domestic political opponents and sending shockwaves through the country.
Yoon said opposition parties had taken the parliamentary process hostage.
Yonhap news agency cited the military as saying activities by parliament and political parties would be banned, and that media and publishers would be under the control of the martial law command.
That did not stop members of the media and hundreds of protesters from gathering in front of th parliament, shouting slogans and raising a South Korean flag in defiance.
the dismissal of the martial law declared by President Yoon.
:: Seoul, South Korea
:: December 4, 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law in a surprise late-night TV address, slamming domestic political opponents and sending shockwaves through the country.
Yoon said opposition parties had taken the parliamentary process hostage.
Yonhap news agency cited the military as saying activities by parliament and political parties would be banned, and that media and publishers would be under the control of the martial law command.
That did not stop members of the media and hundreds of protesters from gathering in front of th parliament, shouting slogans and raising a South Korean flag in defiance.
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