In South Korea, the parliament and the people made a new history of resistance against the martial law imposed by the president.
According to the international news agency, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was forced to lift the martial law imposed in the country within just 6 hours.
Opposition leaders say that this victory of democracy was possible due to the unparalleled unity of the parliament and the people.
A large number of people stood outside the parliament building and formed a fence around the parliament.
Forces trying to enter the National Assembly Building in Seoul, the capital of South Korea—Photo: AFP
As a result, the soldiers could not enter the parliament and the parliamentarians were able to pass a resolution to cancel the martial law with an overwhelming majority.
South Korean soldiers face difficulties entering the main hall of the parliament—Photo: AFP
People also provided security at other important places in the country and prevented the army from entering.
There was a huge crowd of people on the roads and public places across the country. Citizens lay down under military trucks.
After the declaration of martial law, people gathered in large numbers outside the National Assembly—Photo: Reuters
The game of peek-a-boo between security forces and the people continued for 6 hours, which also attracted the attention of international media.
A large number of people stand outside the National Assembly building—Photo: AFP
Due to the unity and protests of the people, the army could not reach important government buildings including the parliament and President Yun Suk-yeol was forced to impose martial law.
