Martial law declared

President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in South Korea, citing threats to democracy from opposition groups

Troops deployed

Armed troops were deployed to key government buildings, including the parliament

Opposition reacts

Opposition leaders called the declaration unconstitutional, sparking nationwide protests

Parliament votes

Parliament holds an emergency session and votes to revoke the martial law decree

Martial law revoked

Martial law is subsequently revoked, and troops begin withdrawing from government buildings

Impeachment motion filed

Opposition parties file impeachment motions against President Yoon and minsters

Protests intensify

Nationwide protests intensify as citizens demand President Yoon's resignation

President defends decision

Yoon defends his decision in a national address, citing national security needs