South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol triggered the country’s biggest political crisis in decades Tuesday night when he abruptly imposed martial law, only to backtrack less than six hours later in the face of fierce opposition in parliament — including inside his own party — and from the public.

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law, vowing to eradicate "shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces" and restore order. The parliament, surrounded by protesters and police,