The Korean opposition leader entered the parliament by jumping over the walls, which had been closed off by the police.

South Korean President Yoon, in a statement to a television channel, accused the opposition of "engaging in anti-state activities." Announcing that "martial law" has been declared in the country, Yoon stated, "Martial law aims to eliminate pro-North Korea forces and to protect the constitutional order of freedoms."

HE BROADCASTED LIVE AND JUMPED OVER THE WALL

Following the President's declaration of martial law, the main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who took action, entered the parliament by broadcasting live and jumping over the wall, which had been closed off by police. In footage that spread on social media, it was seen that the South Korean army entered the parliament, while lawmakers attempted to prevent special forces from entering.

HE HAD RECEIVED A PRISON SENTENCE

The South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was sentenced to prison for violating election laws, with a one-year prison sentence suspended for two years. The Korean lawmaker had previously been involved in several incidents, including being stabbed in the neck during a press conference he held in Busan. The Yonhap news agency reported that the assailant stated he intended to kill Lee.

WHY WAS MARTIAL LAW DECLARED IN SOUTH KOREA?

The declaration of martial law by the South Korean President is said to have come after the opposition Democratic Party rejected the budget proposal in the parliamentary budget commission and submitted motions against the state auditor and the attorney general for abuse of power. Meanwhile, the South Korean Ministry of Defense announced that commanders in the army were instructed to hold meetings and called for readiness. On the other hand, the main opposition in the country called on lawmakers to gather in the National Assembly following the declaration of martial law.