The announcement by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol that martial law has been declared to cleanse the state of pro-North Korean communist elements has stirred up the situation. While the parliament was closed, all political and media activities were banned. CLASHES IN FRONT OF THE PARLIAMENT BUILDING IN SOUTH KOREAFollowing the decision, the public took to the streets at the call of the opposition. Clashes occurred between the police and the members of parliament and civilians who gathered in front of the parliament building. The members of parliament struggled to enter the parliament. SOLDIERS QUICKLY LEFT THE BUILDING THEY ENTERED THROUGH THE WINDOWSImmediately after the declaration of martial law, the army took to the streets, and soldiers entered the parliament building by breaking the windows. However, after the members of parliament unanimously voted to cancel the martial law, the soldiers had to vacate the parliament building.
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