South Korea's Cabinet approves lifting of martial law
Photo: Yoon Suk Yeol, President of South Korea (Getty Images)
South Korea's Cabinet has voted to lift martial law. This decision was previously demanded by the National Assembly (parliament), Yonhap reports.
The statement of the Prime Minister's Office said that the proposal to lift martial law was approved at a Cabinet meeting at 4:30 a.m. (South Korean time - ed.).
President Yoon Suk Yeol, who had earlier signed the martial law order, participated in the Cabinet meeting.
Thus, a little more than six hours have passed since martial law was declared in the country.
During the meeting, President Yoon Suk Yeol, who chaired the Cabinet meeting, approved the plan to lift martial law as requested by the National Assembly.
Martial law in South Korea
Earlier today, December 3, President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Thus, according to the South Korean leader, he responded to "anti-state" forces that paralyze the basic functions of the state.
Following the announcement, military vehicles were seen on the streets of Seoul. The operation of the South Korean parliament was also blocked.
Despite this, National Assembly members convened and voted to lift martial law. Such a decision was binding on the President, so he had to fulfill it.
Read more about the events in South Korea in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
