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, S. Korea finance chiefs meet in Incheon

Japan, S. Korea finance chiefs meet in Incheon

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki (R) shakes hands with his South Korean counterpart Choo Kyung Ho before their talks in Incheon near Seoul on May 2, 2023, marking the first finance-ministerial meeting between the two countries in seven years.

Japan-S. Korea finance chiefs meeting in Tokyo

Japan-S. Korea finance chiefs meeting in Tokyo

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki attends a press conference in Tokyo on June 29, 2023, after holding talks with his South Korean counterpart Choo Kyung Ho.

Japan-S. Korea finance chiefs meeting in Tokyo

Japan-S. Korea finance chiefs meeting in Tokyo

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki attends a press conference in Tokyo on June 29, 2023, after holding talks with his South Korean counterpart Choo Kyung Ho.

Japan-S. Korea finance chiefs meeting in Tokyo

Japan-S. Korea finance chiefs meeting in Tokyo

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki attends a press conference in Tokyo on June 29, 2023, after holding talks with his South Korean counterpart Choo Kyung Ho.

Japan, S. Korea finance chiefs meet in Incheon

Japan, S. Korea finance chiefs meet in Incheon

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki (R) shakes hands with his South Korean counterpart Choo Kyung Ho before their talks in Incheon near Seoul on May 2, 2023, marking the first finance-ministerial meeting between the two countries in seven years.