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South Korean Parliament Blocks President's Martial Law Decree

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol gives speech on government budget

Lawmakers in South Korea's parliament came together in a late-night emergency session to address President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law. The session saw 190 out of 300 National Assembly members present to vote on the matter, with all 190 voting to block the president's decree.

Following the vote, National Assembly Chairman Woo Won-sik emphasized the need for the president to lift the emergency martial law, stating that the declaration was now invalid. He reassured the public, stating, 'The people should rest easy. The National Assembly will defend democracy with the people.'

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