South Korea鈥檚 president declares emergency martial law
The move comes after a major battle with the opposition-controlled legislature. President Yoon Suk Yeol blames what he calls 'anti-state forces' and North Korea.
The move comes as South Korea鈥檚 president Yoon Suk Yeol disagrees with the main opposition Democratic Party over approval for next year鈥檚 budget bill. Both the ruling party and opposition have vowed to block the declaration of martial law.
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(Photo: Police officers block the entry to the National Assembly after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declare martial law in Seoul Credit: Yonhap news agency via REUTERS)
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