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Yoon threw his country into political turmoil by briefly declaring martial law last month

Just a year ago, the South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, addressed the UK parliament with a speech that praised the country as the birthplace of liberal democracy. He pledged that South Korea would join with the UK in promoting freedom, peace and prosperity for the international community.

President Yoon's attempt to declare martial law in South Korea raises concerns amidst the country's democratic history and political gridlock.

Tourists carried on as usual as they received worried texts from home

South Korea's brief episode of martial law declared by President Yoon Suk Yeol and swiftly revoked following parliamentary rejection.

Protests in Seoul against martial law declaration, emphasizing democratic values and civic engagement.

It was last imposed in 1979 by Prime Minister Choi Kyu-hah after the assassination of President Park Chung-hee, a military dictator who had seized power in a 1961 coup

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing parliamentary moves to impeach him after he sent heavily armed forces into Seoul’s streets with his baffling and sudden declaration of martial law that harkened to past dictatorships

South Korea's Prime Minister commits to serving amidst calls for President's impeachment, as political turmoil unfolds.