Tensions are high in South Korea! Tanks have taken to the streets, and thousands of people are heading to the Parliament.

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: