South Korea martial law order to be lifted after Cabinet meeting, president says | 3 Dec 2024 | South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said early Wednesday that he would soon lift the military rule he imposed overnight, after the parliament voted to reject his martial law declaration. Yoon said his government has withdrawn military personnel that had been deployed, and that he would formally lift martial law following a Cabinet meeting as "soon as members arrive." Hours later, parliament voted to lift the declaration, with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declaring that lawmakers "will protect democracy with the people." The resolution was passed with 190 of 300 members of the ruling and opposition parties in attendance, with all present in favor, the BBC reported.