South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "emergency martial law" in a televised speech on Tuesday, the Yonhap news agency reported. Yoon said the measure was necessary due to the actions of the country's liberal opposition,

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has said he will lift his martial law order following the parliamentary vote to block it. CNN’s Mike Valerio reports from the scene in Seoul.

“The martial law declaration is now null and void. Citizens, please remain calm,” said National Assembly Speaker Woo Won following the vote. “The National Assembly will protect democracy together with the people. Military and police personnel currently inside the National Assembly grounds are requested to leave immediately.”