After lawmakers in Seoul unanimously voted to block the president's martial law decree, troops that had entered the main parliamentary building began to withdraw just past 1 a.m. local time. This decision was met with relief as local television stations showed troops leaving the building, with some forces still stationed within the National Assembly grounds.
The Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo reported that some troops had set down their gear while waiting. Citizens waiting outside the building expressed their joy upon hearing the news of the lawmakers' vote. Cheers of 'Long live the Republic of Korea!' and 'Yoon Suk-yeol, step down!' could be heard echoing in the vicinity.
The vote to overturn the martial law decree was significant, with 190 lawmakers participating in the decision. The outcome of this vote remains uncertain, as it is unclear how the president will respond to the lawmakers' decision. According to South Korean law, the president is obligated to adhere to the vote passed by the lawmakers.
