Thousands of Koreans from all across the country gathered in Seoul, Wednesday, to speak out against President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of martial law and demand the impeachment of his administration.

South Korean lawmakers began impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after he briefly imposed martial law and then reversed course on that decision just hours later. Yoon claimed martial law was necessary to protect the country from "North Korea's communist forces" and to "eliminate anti-state elements.

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,

South Korea's National Assembly voted early Wednesday morning to lift the martial law imposed by President Yoon Suk Yeol, the evening before.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, struggling amid low approval ratings, accused the opposition-held parliament of blocking government actions.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation in declaring martial law and calling in troops to secure the National Assembly building

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and now faces impeachment over the surprising move from opposition lawmakers.