PHOTOS: Citizens cheer passage of resolution to lift martial law
By Kim Dong-woo, Han Jun-guPosted : December 4, 2024, 02:43Updated : December 4, 2024, 02:52
Citizens gather in front of the National Assembly building in Yeouido, Seoul, on Dec. 4, 2024, as the National Assembly passes a resolution calling for the lifting of martial law. AJP Kim Dong-woo
SEOUL, December 04 (AJP) -Citizens gathered in front of the National Assembly building in Yeouido on Dec. 3 to protest the imposition of martial law and demand the restoration of democracy. Moments after lawmakers unanimously passed a resolution to lift martial law at about 1:00 a.m. on Dec 4, the crowd erupted into cheers, celebrating what many described as a victory for democratic values.
Martial law forces that had entered the National Assembly building in Yeouido are seen withdrawing on foot moments after the resolution to lift martial law was passed at about 1:00 a.m. on Dec. 4. AJP Kim Dong-woo.
Citizens gather in front of the National Assembly building in Yeouido, Seoul, on Dec. 4, 2024, as the National Assembly passes a resolution calling for the lifting of martial law. AJP Kim Dong-woo
A military helicopter flies over the National Assembly building in Yeouido after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Dec. 3. AJP Kim Dong-woo
Citizens gather in front of the National Assembly building in Yeouido, Seoul, on Dec. 4, 2024, as the National Assembly passes a resolution calling for the lifting of martial law. AJP Kim Dong-woo
Citizens gather in front of the National Assembly building in Yeouido, Seoul, on Dec. 4, 2024, as the National Assembly passes a resolution calling for the lifting of martial law. AJP Kim Dong-woo
Citizens gather in front of the National Assembly building in Yeouido, Seoul, on Dec. 4, 2024, as the National Assembly passes a resolution calling for the lifting of martial law. AJP Han Jun-gu
Citizens gather in front of the National Assembly building in Yeouido, Seoul, on Dec. 4, 2024, as the National Assembly passes a resolution calling for the lifting of martial law. AJP Han Jun-gu
Citizens gather in front of the National Assembly building in Yeouido, Seoul, on Dec. 4, 2024, as the National Assembly passes a resolution calling for the lifting of martial law. AJP Han Jun-gu
Citizens gather in front of the National Assembly building in Yeouido, Seoul, on Dec. 4, 2024, as the National Assembly passes a resolution calling for the lifting of martial law. AJP Han Jun-gu