Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 04, 2024, 08:29 AM
South Korea News: South Korean President Yun Suk-Yol announced the end of the martial law imposed in the country late on Tuesday night. This decision was taken after massive public protests and voting in the Parliament. In the voting held in the Parliament, 190 out of 300 MPs rejected the decision of martial law. This incident reflects the democratic values in the country and the power of the voice of the people.Public outrage on the streetsAfter the declaration of martial law, there was turmoil across the country. The rumble of tanks was heard on the streets of the capital Seoul, and the public took to the streets and demonstrated vigorously. The main demand of the protesters was the restoration of democracy and the withdrawal of the army from the streets. The deteriorating situation and increasing protests forced the administration to bow down.Role of the ruling and opposition partiesThe ruling and opposition parties unitedly raised their voice against the martial law. The prominent leaders of the ruling party termed it "undemocratic and unconstitutional". The leader of the President's own party, Han Dong-hoon, also strongly criticized the decision and expressed his disagreement during the voting in Parliament. This situation also highlights the growing differences within the government.President Yoon Suk-yol's clarificationAmid growing protests, President Yoon Suk-yol defended his decision, saying that the step was taken to crush anti-national forces and ensure national security. However, the public and the opposition believed that this decision could endanger democracy.Democratic history of South KoreaThis was not the first time that martial law was imposed in South Korea. Earlier in 1980, such a step was taken. But since then, the country has strongly adopted the democratic system. South Korea, which is a major economy in Asia and an ally of the US, has maintained a democratic structure for more than four decades. This time's martial law had also become a matter of concern internationally.International reactionThe decision of martial law shocked South Korea's image globally. Pro-democracy countries and organizations were criticizing this move. President Yoon's decision to withdraw is not only the result of domestic pressure, but also the reaction of the international community.People's victory and restoration of democracyThis development made it clear how deep the roots of democracy are in South Korea. The public protest and the unity of political parties show that the restoration of democracy in the country is not just a government decision, but the result of the collective power and determination of the people.With the lifting of martial law, South Korea proved that when the people and representatives unite to protect democracy, no force can shake their resolve.