Police officers block protesters outside the National Assembly after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in Seoul early on Wednesday (Dec 4, 2024). - Photo: Reuters
TOKYO: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late on Tuesday (Dec 3), deploying troops to enforce the order, but six hours later the order was lifted. The move came as a shock in Japan.
South Korea is a popular destination among Japanese tourists, with more than 2 million Japanese visiting the country each year.
