South Korea is reeling after a whiplash eight hours during which the country’s embattled president declared martial law but was forced to lift it amid widespread condemnation, throwing the country’s political landscape into chaos and uncertainty.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's future hangs in the balance after he declared and then swiftly revoked martial law. The move sparked widespread condemnation and calls for his resignation, exacerbating existing political turmoil and raising concerns about his leadership.

South Korea faced a political crisis when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, leading to massive protests and a swift reversal by the parliament. Troops surrounded the National Assembly, but lawmakers managed to convene and vote against the decree.