The decision of martial law was withdrawn within 6 hours… America also reacted

South Koreans were on the streets. The reason was also very big. In fact, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol had announced martial law in the country.

However, the President withdrew his decision within hours. The US has also reacted to the withdrawal of martial law. The White House has issued a statement saying, “The withdrawal of the martial law decision is a relief and we are monitoring the situation in Korea.”

It was not an easy 6 hours for the South Koreans. In such a case, it is important for you to understand this entire incident in a hierarchical manner. Let us tell you how President Yole was finally forced to withdraw his decision…

The President announced this decision

It was around 11pm local time in South Korea. People were busy with their work as usual. Then President Yoon Suk Yeol’s address started on TV. The President accused the opposition of paralyzing the government.

Yoon Suk Yeol said, ‘The adversary is working on North Korea’s agenda. These people are involved in anti-national activities. I declare martial law to protect the country from such forces.”

People got angry after hearing this announcement
But perhaps even President Yole did not know what was going to happen in the next few hours. Hearing the declaration of martial law, the people became angry. The opposition urged people to take to the streets. The President’s Lok Shakti Party has also opposed this decision.

Army General Park Un Su was made the martial law commander. Suu had banned all political activity and demonstrations. But shortly after the opposition’s call, South Koreans took to the streets.

Thousands of people gathered outside South Korea’s parliament. Police surrounded the Parliament complex. But this attempt was not successful. Opposition MPs broke the barricade and entered the Parliament complex.

The decision had to be withdrawn
An emergency meeting was called by the opposition MPs in the Parliament complex itself. It opposed the President’s decision. The lawmakers of the Democratic Party called for the immediate lifting of martial law, calling it unconstitutional.

On the other hand, the crowd of people on the roads erupted. People stopped army vehicles wherever they saw them. Barricades were removed from the roads. Hasty voting took place in the National Assembly. 190 out of 300 MPs voted against martial law.

Finally, the President had to bow to the decision of the Parliament and at around 5 am local time, he announced the withdrawal of martial law. The President ordered the army to withdraw from the streets.

The opposition has a majority
In fact, the opposition has a majority in South Korea’s parliament. In such a situation, the President has to accept every decision of the Parliament. This is why the President keeps accusing the opposition parties of crippling the government. There is also the fact that President Yeol does not have much popular support in South Korea.

What does martial law mean?
After the implementation of martial law, there is a ban on any kind of political activities in the country. During this time neither any work can be done in the Parliament nor any kind of rally or demonstration can be done.

Freedom of the media is also completely restricted. No content in print, radio, broadcast, internet and social media can be transmitted without censorship.

Any misinformation, opinion, propaganda or incitement is severely punished. All medical staff will have to return to work within 48 hours, even if retired. Work cannot be stopped in any organization. People have to go about their daily business within the confines of martial law. Strict punishment is provided for any violation of the rules.

Martial law has been imposed before
President Yeol’s decision may shock young South Koreans, but South Korea’s history revolves around martial law. South Korea was founded in 1948. The rulers of that time repeatedly imposed martial law on the people.

What does martial law mean?
Martial law was last imposed in May 1980 by General Chun Doo Hwan. Then schools were closed, political activities were banned and many people were arrested. When people protested, their demonstrations were crushed.

What next in South Korea?
According to South Korea’s constitution, if the president is not following the rules, he can be impeached. To do so would require the support of about two-thirds of MPs.

South Korea has 300 members of Parliament. In such a situation, about 200 parliamentarians will be needed to remove President Yole from office and impeach him. However, no official information regarding the impeachment has come out yet.

But South Koreans have stepped up their calls for the president’s resignation and arrest. The history of South Korea has been similar. In 1996, a case was filed against General Chun for martial law imposed in 1980.