South Korea: People Protest Outside Parliament, Calling For President Yoon’s Resignation

South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeo declared martial law late on Tuesday, December 3, accusing the opposition of anti-national activities. However, he lifted the order early Wednesday after the National Assembly passed a resolution calling for its removal. After the emergency order was lifted, protesters gathered around the parliament in Yeouido, calling for Yoon's resignation.

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

BEIJING, China - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano answers reporters' questions after holding talks with Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming and South Korean Trade Minister Bark Tae Ho in Beijing on May 12, 2012. The trade ministers agreed the three countries will launch by the end of the year negotiations for a trilateral free trade agreement.

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

BEIJING, China - (From R) Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano, Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming and South Korean Trade Minister Bark Tae Ho attend a joint press conference after their talks in Beijing on May 12, 2012. The trade ministers agreed the three countries will launch negotiations by the end of the year for a trilateral free trade agreement.

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

BEIJING, China - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano (R) answers reporters' questions after holding talks with Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming and South Korean Trade Minister Bark Tae Ho in Beijing on May 12, 2012. The trade ministers agreed the three countries will launch by the end of the year negotiations for a trilateral free trade agreement.

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

BEIJING, China - Trade ministers from Japan, China and South Korea hold a meeting in Beijing on May 12, 2012. Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano, Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming and South Korean Trade Minister Bark Tae Ho agreed the three countries will launch negotiations by the end of the year for a trilateral free trade agreement. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

BEIJING, China - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano (C) attends a meeting with Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming and South Korean Trade Minister Bark Tae Ho in Beijing on May 12, 2012. The trade ministers agreed the three countries will launch by the end of the year negotiations for a trilateral free trade agreement. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

BEIJING, China - (From R) Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano, Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming and South Korean Trade Minister Bark Tae Ho gather in Beijing for a meeting on May 12, 2012. The trade ministers agreed the three countries will launch negotiations by the end of the year for a trilateral free trade agreement. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

BEIJING, China - (From R) Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano, Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming and South Korean Trade Minister Bark Tae Ho shake hands prior to talks in Beijing on May 12, 2012. The trade ministers agreed the three countries will launch negotiations by the end of the year for a trilateral free trade agreement. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

BEIJING, China - (From R) Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano, Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming and South Korean Trade Minister Bark Tae Ho gather in Beijing for a meeting on May 12, 2012. The trade ministers agreed the three countries will launch negotiations by the end of the year for a trilateral free trade agreement. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

BEIJING, China - Trade ministers from Japan, China and South Korea hold a meeting in Beijing on May 12, 2012. Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano, Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming and South Korean Trade Minister Bark Tae Ho agreed the three countries will launch negotiations by the end of the year for a trilateral free trade agreement. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

BEIJING, China - (From R) Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano, Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming and South Korean Trade Minister Bark Tae Ho attend a joint press conference after their talks in Beijing on May 12, 2012. The trade ministers agreed the three countries will launch negotiations by the end of the year for a trilateral free trade agreement. (Kyodo)

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

BEIJING, China - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano (C) attends a meeting with Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming and South Korean Trade Minister Bark Tae Ho in Beijing on May 12, 2012. The trade ministers agreed the three countries will launch by the end of the year negotiations for a trilateral free trade agreement. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

BEIJING, China - (From R) Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano, Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming and South Korean Trade Minister Bark Tae Ho shake hands prior to talks in Beijing on May 12, 2012. The trade ministers agreed the three countries will launch negotiations by the end of the year for a trilateral free trade agreement. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

BEIJING, China - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano (R) answers reporters' questions after holding talks with Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming and South Korean Trade Minister Bark Tae Ho in Beijing on May 12, 2012. The trade ministers agreed the three countries will launch by the end of the year negotiations for a trilateral free trade agreement. (Kyodo)

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

Japan, China, S. Korea to launch FTA talks by year-end

BEIJING, China - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano answers reporters' questions after holding talks with Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming and South Korean Trade Minister Bark Tae Ho in Beijing on May 12, 2012. The trade ministers agreed the three countries will launch by the end of the year negotiations for a trilateral free trade agreement. (Kyodo)