Daily life in Seoul ticks on, but in shock, after six hour martial law drama


  • World
  • Wednesday, 04 Dec 2024

Protesters from conservative groups attend a rally supporting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and denouncing opposition party's politicians after the President's surprise declaration of the martial law last night, which was reversed hours later in Seoul, South Korea, December 4, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Koreans went to offices, businesses and schools as usual on Wednesday with scarcely any visible signs in the capital Seoul that six hours of surprise martial law and high political drama overnight had spilled into everyday life.

The city of 9 million started the day normally with the usual morning rush hour in trains and on the streets after President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted his abortive attempt at banning political activities and censoring news media just before dawn.

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