MILITARY forces have stormed the parliament in South Korea after the country’s president declared martial law to thwart a rebellion claimed to have been inspired by Kim Jong-un. In a

Members of Yoon Suk Yeol’s own ruling party say they will try to block the move that halts certain political activities.

South Korean parliament has voted to overturn a declaration of martial announced by president Yoon Suk Yeol after he vowed to eradicate “shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces”. Police clashed with protestors outside the National Assembly while MPs and parliamentary staff were let into the building about 1am local time in an early morning sitting to vote down the shock measures,

Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement during a televised briefing as he vowed to "eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order."

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "emergency martial law" on Tuesday. The president accused the country's opposition of controlling the parliament, being sympathetic with North Korea, and hindering governance with anti-state activities.