Chaos, concern and drama in South Korea as martial legislation is imposed – after which lifted

An evening of turmoil in South Korea has taken one other dramatic twist with the suspension of martial legislation.

The nation’s president imposed the drastic order earlier at present after accusing the nation’s opposition of sympathising with North Korea.

Troops surrounded the parliament in Seoul as politicians tried to dam the transfer.

Several hours later, martial legislation was lifted by the president.

Live updates: https://news.sky.com/story/south-korea-live-updates-members-of-parliament-could-be-arrested-after-emergency-martial-law-declared-13266031

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