News Today: Discover the latest updates as martial law is lifted in South Korea.

Martial law in South Korea has been officially lifted, bringing a temporary sigh of relief for citizens. President Yoon announced the decision early this morning after lawmakers unanimously overturned his decree, following his unexpected late-night address yesterday.

For many South Koreans, the declaration of martial law evoked memories of 1980, a time of strict military rule. Social media reactions reflect the collective anxiety: one user wrote, “I just woke up and heard the news, and I was panicked,” while another shared, “I didn’t expect to see martial law in real life.”

The swift rejection of Yoon’s martial law bid by lawmakers has averted immediate unrest, but uncertainty lingers as citizens question what lies ahead. The decision marks a significant political moment, with many hopeful it signals a return to democratic norms in the nation.