South Korea National Assembly passes vote to block martial law declaration
"Of the 190 present, 190 in favour, I declare that the resolution calling for the lifting of the emergency martial law has been passed," National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said.
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- Published Date: 08:28 | 03 December 2024
- Modified Date: 08:28 | 03 December 2024
South Korea's National Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to block President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration.
"Of the 190 present, 190 in favour, I declare that the resolution calling for the lifting of the emergency martial law has been passed," National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said. There are 300 seats in the assembly.