South Korea's president has declared martial law! People took to the streets and martial law had to be immediately withdrawn

Shortly after the announcement of the imposition of martial law, armed soldiers tried to enter the main chamber of the National Assembly. But by then, the people of the country had started gathering on the streets to protest against their President's announcement. The police and army tried to scare them away, but the military forces had to reverse and retreat. The President also had to withdraw the imposition of martial law as people thronged the streets.It has brought back memories of South Korea's old, sad era of dictatorship.Martial law was last imposed in South Korea in 1980. At that time, military dictator General Chun Doo-hwan had killed hundreds of people. Protesters were sent to concentration camps to be given "mind-cleansing education."However, as soon as martial law was announced on Tuesday, sensation spread throughout the country. A complete ban on all political activities was immediately ordered and media freedom was curtailed. People were told that they could be arrested without a warrant due to martial law. But the response has been swift and strong. Thousands of protesters took to the streets shouting slogans against the president. They demanded the President to withdraw his decision and without fear, people were shouting 'Arrest Him'. South Korea's opposition parties protest against martial law, President withdraws decision
The opposition parties, forgetting their differences, came together and started protesting immediately. The Democratic Party issued a statement saying that the announcement of the imposition of martial law is an attempt to seize power illegally. The head of Yun's People Power Party also opposed the move and called on the police and military not to obey the president's illegal and wrong orders. Armed with lethal weapons, the soldiers entered the parliament building but the 190 lawmakers present there (who were to represent the majority in the 300-member parliament) had locked the main chamber from inside. Then, they unanimously passed a resolution to withdraw the order issued by the President just two hours earlier.