South Korea is in turmoil after president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night, only to revoke it hours later under immense pressure. The decree, which marked the first attempt to impose such measures in over four decades, has sparked calls for his resignation and left the nation’s political landscape in disarray.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment vote following his controversial attempt to impose martial law. Accusations of treason against Yoon and top officials are under investigation by police,

South Korean police announced an "insurrection" investigation into President Yoon Suk-Yeol and other top officials in relation to his since-retracted martial law declaration following a formal complaint from opposition lawmakers,