South Korea’s national assembly has voted to block President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law, as lawmakers and the head of state wrestle for control of the country.
In a televised address on Tuesday night, Yoon announced “emergency” martial law and accused the leftwing majority in parliament of plotting rebellion and harbouring North Korean sympathies.
State television showed live footage early on Wednesday local time of soldiers seeking to block large crowds from entering the parliament building even as lawmakers inside voted to block Yoon’s decree.
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