President Yoon made a shock decision to impose martial law - but reversed his decision after lawmakers forced their way into parliament and voted against the move.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday morning that he would lift the martial law that he declared just hours earlier, after the National Assembly voted to overturn the president's controversial order.

The South Korean president’s failed martial law decree has led to turmoil, calls for his resignation and a motion to impeach him.