Breaking news: South Korean lawmakers vote to block martial law
The president’s declaration banning “all political activities” shocked South Koreans.
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Dec. 3, 2024, 11:55 a.m. ET

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South Korean Lawmakers Vote to Defy President, Demanding an End to Martial Law

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on Tuesday, banning “all political activities,” sparked protests and an immediate effort by opposition lawmakers to halt the decree.

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