South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol will LIFT martial law just hours after stunning the world and declaring emergency Follow all the latest updates from South Korea in our MailOnline live blog By TARYN PEDLER Published: 22:09, 3 December 2024 | Updated: 22:15, 3 December 2024 e-mail 19 View comments South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday he would lift a martial law declaration he had imposed just hours before, backing down in a stunning standoff with parliament which rejected his attempt to ban political activity and censor the media. Yoon declared martial law on Tuesday night to thwart 'anti-state forces' among his opponents, but outraged lawmakers rejected the decree, in South Korea 's biggest political crisis in decades. South Korean Yonhap news agency said the cabinet had agreed in the early hours of Wednesday to scrap the martial law. Protesters outside parliament shouted and clapped while chanting 'We won!', and one demonstrator banged on a drum. Cho Kuk, head of a minor opposition party, met protesters outside parliament and said: 'This isn't over. He put all the people in shock.' He vowed to impeach Yoon by putting together votes from other parties. Yoon's surprise declaration of martial law, which he cast as aimed at his political foes, was unanimously voted down by 190 lawmakers in parliament. His own party urged him to lift the decree. Under South Korean law, the president must immediately lift martial law if parliament demands it by a majority vote. When Yoon retracted his decision on Wednesday morning, he said:' Dear citizens, I declared martial law at 11 o’clock last night with a firm will to save the country against anti-state forces that are trying to paralyse the essential functions of the state and destroy the constitutional order of liberal democracy. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday he would lift a martial law declaration he had imposed just hours before Demonstrators gathered outside the National Assembly, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, in Seoul, South Korea, December 4, A police car drives past barricades set up by police at a road leading to the South Korean Presidential Office and the Defence Ministry in Seoul on December 4 Soldiers withdraw from the National Assembly in Seoul on December 4, after the passage of a resolution during an emergency plenary session urging South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol to revoke martial law 'However, a little while ago, the National Assembly demanded the lifting of martial law, so the troops deployed for martial law affairs were withdrawn. 'Martial law will be lifted immediately by accepting the National Assembly’s request through a State Council (cabinet) meeting. Read More What is martial law and why was it used in South Korea? 'However, although we have immediately convened a State Council meeting, as it is still early in the morning and the quorum for resolution has not yet been met, martial law will be lifted as soon as it is reached. 'However, we request the National Assembly to immediately stop its reckless actions that paralyse the functions of the state through repeated impeachment, legislative manipulation, and budget manipulation'. The leader of South Korea's ruling party has now also called on the president to explain his decision to impose martial law. Han Dong-hoon, who leads the president's own People's Power Party, urged the president to 'personally and thoroughly explain this dire situation in detail'. Dong-hoon also called for the defence minister, who proposed the martial law, to be fired and others responsible to be 'held strictly accountable'. Soldiers try to enter the National Assembly building in Seoul on December 4 2024, after South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law Soldiers advance to the main building of the National Assembly after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in Seoul, South Korea, December 3, 2024 Soldiers prepare to advance to the main building of the National Assembly after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in Seoul, South Korea, December 3, 2024 'As the ruling party, we will do everything within our power to minimise economic and diplomatic damage,' he said. After Yoon's announcement of martial law in a late-night television address, the military said activities by parliament and political parties would be banned, and that media and publishers would be under the control of the martial law command. Yoon did not cite any specific threat from the nuclear-armed North, instead focusing on his domestic political opponents. It is the first time since 1980 that martial law has been declared in South Korea. Read More BREAKING NEWS Civilians clash with military as South Korean president declares MARTIAL LAW Lee Jae-myung, leader of the liberal Democratic Party, which holds the majority in the 300-seat parliament, said: 'Democratic Party lawmakers, including me and many others, will protect our country's democracy and future and public safety, lives and properties, with our own lives'. Seemingly hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Assembly, waving banners and calling for Yoon's impeachment. Some protesters scuffled with troops ahead of the legislators' vote, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major property damage. At least one window was broken as troops attempted to enter the Assembly building. One woman tried unsuccessfully to pull a rifle away from one of the soldiers, while shouting 'Aren't you embarrassed?' Shocking images showing dozens of riot cops and armed police officers pushing back enraged rioters outside the National Assembly shortly after Yoon's address was broadcast to the nation. A helicopter flies around the National Assembly hall after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in Seoul, South Korea, December 3, 2024 A man confronts police officers outside the National Assembly, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, in Seoul Demonstrators surrounded a military vehicle outside the National Assembly in Seoul Lee Jae-myung, centre, leader of the liberal Democratic Party, which holds the majority in the 300-seat parliament, said: 'Democratic Party lawmakers, including me and many others, will protect our country's democracy and future and public safety, lives and properties, with our own lives' Police officers block protesters outside the National Assembly after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law Meanwhile, news cameras captured the moment helicopters descended from the evening skies and landed on top of the parliament building before troops disembarked and began locking down the location. Other footage and pictures later showed heavily armed soldiers in tactical equipment stalking through the hallways of the National Assembly. Parliamentary aides were seen trying to push the soldiers back by spraying fire extinguishers. Read More BREAKING NEWS South Korea's president declares MARTIAL LAW British nationals in South Korea were advised to avoid political demonstrations after martial law was declared. The UK Foreign Office issued new travel advice warning British nationals to 'follow the advice of local authorities' and 'avoid political demonstrations'. A Downing Street spokesman described the situation as 'very fast-moving' and said the Government was 'closely monitoring developments in South Korea' as he urged British nationals to keep an eye on the Foreign Office's advice. Under South Korea's constitution, the president can declare martial law during 'wartime, war-like situations or other comparable national emergency states' that require the use of military force to maintain peace and order. It was questionable whether South Korea is currently in such a state. South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party's staff set up a barricade to block soldiers at the National Assembly after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in Seoul, South Korea, December 3, 2024 Police officers stand guard in front of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 Soldiers leave the National Assembly after South Korea's parliament passed a motion requiring the martial law declared by President Yoon Suk Yeol to be lifted When martial law is declared, 'special measures' can be employed to restrict the freedom of press, freedom of assembly and other rights, as well as the power of courts. The constitution also states that the president must oblige when the National Assembly demands the lifting of martial law with a majority vote. Read More Interest spikes in South Korea's 4B movement that bans sex and dating after Trump's election win Following Mr Yoon's announcement, South Korea's military proclaimed that parliament and other political gatherings that could cause 'social confusion' would be suspended, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said. In Washington, the White House said the US was 'seriously concerned' by the events in Seoul. A spokesperson for the National Security Council said President Joe Biden's administration was not notified in advance of the martial law announcement and was in contact with the South Korean government. Speaking at an event with Japan's ambassador to Washington, US deputy secretary of state Kurt Campbell, a longtime Asia diplomat, reiterated that the US-South Korea alliance is 'ironclad' and the US would 'stand by Korea in their time of uncertainty'. 'I also want to just underscore that we have every hope and expectation that any political disputes will be resolved peacefully and in accordance with the rule of law,' Mr Campbell said. The South Korean military also said that the country's striking doctors should return to work within 48 hours, Yonhap said. Protesters gather to demand South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol step down in front of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea People gather in front of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, in the early hours of 04 December 2024, demanding the withdrawal of martial law Police attempt to hold back people trying to enter the front of the main gate of the National Assembly A man holds the South Korea flag outside the National Assembly in Seoul on December 4, 2024 Thousands of doctors have been striking for months over government plans to expand the number of students at medical schools. The military said anyone who violates the decree could be arrested without a warrant. Soon after the declaration, the parliament speaker called on his YouTube channel for all legislators to gather at the National Assembly. Read More South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol's hilarious response to possible golf match versus Donald Trump He urged military and law enforcement personnel to 'remain calm and hold their positions'. All 190 legislators who participated in the vote supported the lifting of martial law. Television footage showed soldiers who had been stationed at parliament leaving the site after the vote. Hours earlier, TV showed police officers blocking the entrance of the National Assembly and helmeted soldiers carrying rifles in front of the building. The leader of Yoon's conservative People Power Party, Han Dong-hoon, called the decision to impose martial law 'wrong' and vowed to 'stop it with the people'. Lee, who narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election, called Yoon's announcement 'illegal and unconstitutional'. Yoon said during a televised speech that martial law would help 'rebuild and protect' the country from 'falling into the depths of national ruin'. This handout from the South Korean Presidential Office taken on December 3, 2024 shows South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivering a speech to declare martial law in Seoul People gather in front of the main gate of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea on December 4 Police officers walk among the crowd, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, in Seoul, South Korea, December 4, 2024 Yoon's popularity has declined in recent months after he dismissed calls for independent investigations into scandals involving his wife and top officials He said he would 'eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order'. 'I will eliminate anti-state forces as quickly as possible and normalise the country,' he said, while asking the people to believe in him and tolerate 'some inconveniences'. Yoon, a career prosecutor who was elected in May 2022 by a margin of less than one per cent, has been unpopular, with his support ratings hovering at around 20 per cent for months. His People Power Party (PPP) suffered a landslide defeat at a parliamentary election in April this year, ceding control of the unicameral assembly to opposition parties that captured nearly two-thirds of the seats. Yoon's popularity has tanked in particular due to his dismissal of calls for independent investigations into scandals involving his wife and top officials – drawing quick, strong rebukes from his political rivals. Natalia Slavney, research analyst at Stimson Centre's 38 North website that focuses on Korean affairs, said Yoon's imposition of martial law was 'a serious backslide of democracy in South Korea' that followed a 'worrying trend of abuse' since he took office in 2022. 'It remains to be seen what the political fallout of this brief emergency martial law will be - both domestically and internationally. But South Korea has a robust history of political pluralism and is no stranger to mass protests and swift impeachments,' Slavney said. Kim Jong-un South Korea North Korea Share or comment on this article: South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol will LIFT martial law just hours after stunning the world and declaring emergency e-mail Add commentworld of fun fishing game 。

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Logan Paul has been told to "start training" by John Fury after Tyson and Tommy's father expressed his desire to take on the 29-year-old in a bout that could feature on the undercard of Tommy potential rematch with Logan's brother, Jake. John Fury, who hadn't been in the public eye since Tyson's defeat to Oleksandr Usyk earlier on this year, recently caused a stir at the press conference for Tommy's now-cancelled fight with Darren Till. Following Tommy's withdrawal from the fight due to Till's threat to kick him in the head if he was losing, John has challenged the Paul brothers via social media. Last year, Tommy secured a points victory over Jake, and now John has suggested he's keen to step into the ring himself. READ MORE: Fury's brutal instruction after dad's appearance at Till press conference READ MORE: 'You know where I am' - Fury calls out Paul after pulling out of Till fight "This is a message to Logan Paul," said John on social media. "You keep going on about Tommy Fury not wanting to fight your brother. Here's one for you my friend. He does want to fight your brother and I'll tell you what else... I will fight you on the undercard. As soon as possible... ASAP. I'm sick of people saying 'I won't do this and I won't do that.' I will show you how I'll do." "Tommy will fight your brother as early as end of February or end of January and I'll fight you on the undercard. You're a lot younger than me, we know that. You're a 15st man, but I won't do as other fighters do... I will let my punches go at you. I'm sick of the critics saying; 'I won't do this' or 'I won't do that and I'm a coward'. "I will show you how much of a coward I am, I will fight you anywhere in the world - except America - on your brother and Tommy's undercard. Get back to me if you're interested... I will fight you Logan Paul and I will throw punches at you." "I will let my hands go and I won't s*** myself. I'll let my f****** hands go. "So, if you're interested, let me know and then I'll fight you on your brother and Tommy's undercard wherever it may be in the world." Logan has now responded to John Fury's call-out on Instagram, responding with a short message: "Start training". Logan - despite being well-known in the world of WWE - also has some experience inside the ring, as per reports from The Mirror .A new app called RapidDeploy has a video feature that allows 911 responders to see and hear what's going on at the scene of an emergency. 911 Dispatcher : Walton County, 911. What's the address of the emergency? Caller : We're out in the water right off of Dolphin Cove. My husband fell in the water off the boat. A woman frantically called 911 after her husband went overboard from a boat off the coast of Florida. And thanks to the video feature in RapidDeploy allowing 911 dispatchers to see and hear what's going on at the scene, they were able to help the woman start her boat, and guide her to the location of the original call to rescue her husband. Apps like RapidDeploy are serving as vital reinforcement for 911 telecommunicators at call centers across the country. Debbie de la Fuente, who has been on the job for 18 years in Arlington, Virginia showed ABC's Elizabeth Schulze how the app works. "I'm going to go ahead and send you a video request," she said. This will pinpoint a caller's exact location and initiate a video call. "I'm going to accept it and there we go. So now you can see me, and if I was at the scene of a crime, you could also see what's happening in real-time," said Schulze. "Yes, which is great for us if we need to obtain a good description of a suspect," said De la Fuente. The new technology has been deployed at over 1,500 911 call centers in 25 states, as they face intense staffing shortages. It's a critical backup in a job where every second counts. A recent national report found a staggering number of unfilled positions at 911 call centers, with an average 25% vacancy rate nationwide. With this technology, there is no app to download. The 911 operator sends you a link and you simply click on it to activate video sharing. When you hang up, the 911 dispatcher no longer has access to your camera or your location.Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse

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The businesswoman also highlighted that her success does not depend on looking at the competition, but on focusing on doing a good job and contributing to the growth of Peruvian entrepreneurs. Join our entertainment channelAfter winning numerous records in the weeks since the November 5 US presidential election, US stocks fell for the second straight day as analysts pointed to profit-taking. But Alphabet jumped more than five percent after Google showed off a new quantum computing chip that it described as a significant breakthrough in the field, arguing it could lead to advances in drug discovery, fusion energy and other areas. The Paris stock market retreated as French party leaders gathered at President Emmanuel Macron's Elysee Palace office to chart a route towards a new government. The euro also fell ahead of the European Central Bank's monetary policy meeting on Thursday. The ECB is expected to lower interest rates by 25 basis points amid weak eurozone growth. Independent analyst Andreas Lipkow said traders were taking a cautious approach ahead of the ECB meeting. The main US indexes struggled as traders eyed US consumer price inflation (CPI) data due Wednesday, which could play a role in whether the US Federal Reserve decides to cut interest rates next week. On Wall Street, "tomorrow's CPI report is in full focus with a looming rate-decision from the Fed coming," analyst Bret Kenwell of trading platform eToro said in a note. Following recent spending and jobs data "traders have felt even more emboldened to bet on a December rate cut, while the Fed has done little... to quiet that expectation," he added. Earlier, stock markets weighed "concerns that China's economic stimulus measures might not have a long-lasting effect", noted Dan Coatsworth, investment analyst at AJ Bell. The growth plan comes as Beijing contemplates Donald Trump's second term in the White House. 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