Martial Law Declared in South Korea
South Korean Politician Defends Decision to Grab Soldier's Rifle Amid Martial Law Chaos
The South Korean government's declaration of martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol was met with resistance from lawmakers who defied a contingent of soldiers. A spokesperson for the Democratic Party, An Gwi-ryeong, took a bold action by grabbing a soldier's rifle, stating "I couldn't back down". This incident occurred hours after President Yoon's televised announcement, and was part of a broader confrontation between lawmakers and troops. Notably, 190 lawmakers stood against the soldiers, with footage of the confrontation becoming a symbol of public rejection of martial law.
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