In Pictures: South Korea’s President declares martial law on Dec 3
Although the state of emergency was later lifted, it sparked chaos in the country as citizens, police forces and the military took to the streets.
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People surrounding a military vehicle outside the National Assembly building in Seoul on Dec 4, 2024, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in the country. The President, in declaring the martial law on the night of Dec 3, cited the need to root out pro-North Korean forces and uphold the constitutional order.
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Police officers blocking protesters outside the National Assembly building in Seoul on Dec 4.
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Soldiers trying to enter the National Assembly building in Seoul on Dec 4.
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Police officers scuffling with a man near the main gate to the National Assembly building in Seoul on Dec 4.
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People gathering in front of the National Assembly building in Seoul on Dec 4.
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A woman lying on a road to block a vehicle transporting an army unit in Seoul on Dec 4.
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Protesters clashing with police officers during a protest outside the National Assembly building in Seoul on Dec 4.
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People gathering outside the National Assembly building in Seoul on Dec 4.
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People gathering in front of the main gate of the National Assembly building in Seoul on Dec 4.
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Members of South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party setting up barricades at an entrance of the National Assembly building in Seoul on Dec 4.
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Furniture piled up behind a door that was damaged when military forces broke into the National Assembly building, in Seoul on Dec 4.
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Police standing guard in front of the main gate of the National Assembly building in Seoul on Dec 3.
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Soldiers trying to enter the main hall of the National Assembly building on Dec 3.
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A helicopter hovering over the National Assembly building in Seoul on Dec 3, shortly after President Yoon declared martial law.
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A handout picture made available by South Korea's presidential office shows President Yoon declaring martial law in a televised emergency address delivered from the presidential office in Seoul on Dec 3.
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