03.12.2024 18:42
In South Korea, where martial law has been declared, tanks took to the streets. As thousands of people filled the streets in protest against the decision, military helicopters were seen landing at the parliament building. A scuffle occurred between the police and the lawmakers in front of the parliament building, where the members of parliament were not allowed to enter.
The Asian country of South Korea has been thrown into turmoil following a decision made by President Yoon Suk Yeol. Martial law has been declared in the country, citing the need to eliminate pro-North Korea communist elements. The parliament has been closed, and all political and media activities have been banned.
TANKS HIT THE STREETS IN SOUTH KOREA
Shortly after the decision, army tanks and soldiers began to appear on the streets of South Korea. Amid fears of a coup, military helicopters landed at the parliament building.
CHAOS IN FRONT OF PARLIAMENT
The area in front of the parliament, where lawmakers were not allowed to enter, also became chaotic. Clashes occurred between police, who had surrounded the assembly building, and the lawmakers.
SOUTH KOREANS IN THE STREETS
In response to the state of emergency decision, thousands of South Koreans took to the streets. Following the call of the main opposition party, South Koreans began marching towards the parliament building.
Here are the first images from the country: