Chaos in South Korea as President declares martial law
- By Lori Lundin
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law 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 North Korea. Hours later, parliament voted to lift the declaration, with the National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declaring that lawmakers “will protect democracy with the people.” We spoke with VOA correspondent Bill Gallo in Seoul for insights into the shocking developments and what might come next.
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