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South Korean President Yoon abandons martial law attempt, faces mounting calls to resign | Video

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing mounting calls to resign over his decision to impose martial law on Tuesday night (Dec 3). He backtracked within hours after lawmakers defied security forces to vote against his shock move. Earlier, Yoon justified his actions by saying there was a need to "safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea's communist forces".

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing mounting calls to resign over his decision to impose martial law on Tuesday night (Dec 3). He backtracked within hours after lawmakers defied security forces to vote against his shock move. Earlier, Yoon justified his actions by saying there was a need to "safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea's communist forces".

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