South Korea's opposition party has demanded the resignation of the country's president

The opposition Toburo Democratic Party demanded the resignation of South Korean President Yun Seok-yol after he declared martial law, which was lifted hours later. This was reported by Kyodo News on Dec. 4.

"Toburo indicated that all party members were in favor of the president's resignation. Otherwise, the publication continued, opposition party members may initiate impeachment proceedings against Yoon Seok-yeol because his actions "undermined the constitution and democracy."

Coup d'état: South Korea has imposed and lifted martial law

Military vehicles have appeared on the streets of Seoul

Earlier, on December 3, Korean President Yun Seok-yol declared martial law. The reason given was the threat of paralysis of power due to attempts to conduct impeachment proceedings.

Later the same day in the government of South Korea voted to cancel martial law in the country. It was specified that the decision was made unanimously, all 190 members of the National Assembly voted positively. South Korean President Yun Seok-yol canceled the emergency gathering of military personnel and sent those who arrived for the draft back.

Commander of the emergency regime, Army Chief of Staff Park Ahn-soo noted that the activities of parliament, political parties and associations in South Korea are banned until martial law is lifted. Eyewitnesses shared that protesters were gathering outside the National Assembly building in Seoul. Later, footage of military equipment in the capital appeared.

In addition, it was reported that there was a sharp fall of the South Korean won against the US dollar. The local currency was quoted at 1.4 thousand won per $1. It is specified that it is 1.6 won lower than the previous session.