The political crisis in South Korea has reached a new peak: the country's parliament, despite resistance from the military, lifted the martial law imposed by President Yun Seok-yul. Leaders of the country's key parties, including the People's Power and the Democratic Party, condemned the actions of the head of state, calling them an attempt to usurp power.
The martial law declared by Yun Seok-yeol was accompanied by the suspension of the National Assembly and political parties. However, in the early morning of December 4, lawmakers passed a resolution that repealed the decision.
"The declaration of martial law lost its practical force from the moment the resolution was adopted," " said Han Dong-hun, leader of the ruling People's Power Party.
He also added that it was now illegal for the military and police to use powers based on the decree.
Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung supported the statement, adding that the actions of the president and the military who obeyed his orders were a serious violation of democratic principles.
"A rebellion is how one can characterize the president's attempt to establish control over the country through security forces," - he noted.
Fatherland Party leader Cho Kuk went further, saying that once the situation was resolved, the question of arresting Yun Seok-yul and his military supporters would become inevitable.
"Responsibility for undermining the democratic system and the illegal use of force must be borne in full," — Cho Kuk emphasized.
Meanwhile, the situation in the country remains tense. Despite the lifting of martial law, military units continue to patrol the streets of Seoul.