South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol made a shock announcement of martial law on television late Tuesday night local time.
Soliders, police, and protestors headed to the National Assembly, inside lawmakers voted down the decree.
Yoon has since said he will withdraw martial law.
Here's how it played out in pictures:
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol made a shock declaration of martial law in a late night television addresss. Photo: ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP
Soldiers soon headed to the National Assembly building in Seoul. Photo: JUNG YEON-JE/AFP
Police attempt to hold back people trying to enter the National Assembly. Photo: JUNG YEON-JE/AFP
Large crows gathered outside the National Assembly. Photo: JUNG YEON-JE
Inside lawmakers passed a resolution demanding the immediate lifting of martial law. Photo: YONHAP / AFP
South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung spoke to media outside. Photo: JUNG YEON-JE/AFP
Members of South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party set up barricades at a entrance of the National Assembly building in Seoul. Photo: YONHAP / AFP
Protesters braved 0 degC temperatures to remain outside overnight. Photo: ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP
Soldiers were seen leaving the National Assembly after martial law was voted down. Photo: YONHAP / AFP
Crowds remained outside the National Assembly. Photo: YONHAP / AFP
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