South Korean President Yoon Lifts Controversial Martial Law Amid Opposition

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South Korean President Yoon Lifts Controversial Martial Law Amid Opposition
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has decided to retract his declaration of martial law, which he had announced to address "anti-state forces" and restore normalcy. This decision comes after unanimous rejection from the national assembly and signals a de-escalation of the political crisis. Troops deployed for martial law enforcement have been withdrawn, and the formal lifting of military rule is pending cabinet approval.

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