Protesters march toward the presidential office in Seoul

 

Protesters take part in a march against South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol as they head toward the National Assembly in Seoul on December 4. 

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Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Seoul, marching towards the office of President Yoon Suk Yeol after his aborted effort to declare martial law.

Yoon declared martial law in an extraordinary late-night address, accusing the Democratic Party of sympathizing with North Korea and of “anti-state” activities. In an overnight showdown, lawmakers forced their way past soldiers into parliament and voted to strike down the decree.

Protesters were chanting for Yoon to be arrested, with hundreds holding signs and marching down the center of the city at 9 p.m. local time.

The march was started by South Korea’s largest union group, who said members would strike until the president quits. Yoon’s defense minister, chief of staff, and other top officials have submitted their resignations.