Shortly before midnight South Korea's President placed the country under emergency martial law.
The move came without warning and shocked South Koreans.
It was quickly overruled by parliament, and under pressure, was revered by the President and his cabinet.
Guest: Dr Sojin Lim, International Institute of Korean Studies at the University of Central Lancashire
Producer: Luke Siddham Dundon
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Soldiers left the National Assembly after martial law was lifted.
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