to prevent them from entering. Inside the chamber, opposition lawmakers passed a motion declaring the martial law decree null and void, and called for Yoon\’s impeachment. The motion was swiftly approved. By 2 a.m., Yoon had rescinded the martial law decree, and by 4 a.m. troops had left the parliament building. Analysts said the failed power grab had weakened Yoon\’s position and could lead to his impeachment and removal from office. The events of that night will be remembered as a dark chapter in South Korea\’s history, a reminder of the fragility of democracy and the dangers of unchecked power. The aftermath of the failed martial law declaration will reverberate for years to come, as South Korea grapples with the fallout and tries to heal the wounds inflicted by a president who sought to use the military to hold onto power.\”
