The story is still developing.
Soldiers are currently stationed outside the National Assembly building.
Its unclear why the president believes the country occupies such a state.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol.South Korean Presidential Office via Getty Images.
The president also assumed command of the countrys news media under the order.
Yesterdays order was the first declaration of martial law in South Korea since 1987.
On Wednesday morning local time, however, South Koreas national assembly voted to block the Presidents order.
There is no reason to declare martial law.
President Yoon Seok Yeol has betrayed the people.
President Yoons illegal declaration of emergency martial law is null and void.
In a statement on Facebook, he said: The presidents martial law declaration is wrong.
We will stop it along with the people, according to local media reports.
The countrys parliament is currently at a standstill.
Its unclear what may happen next.
