On December 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, halting all political activities in a surprise move against perceived threats from North Korean communist forces. The decision led to the sealing of Parliament and a military meeting called by the Defense Ministry. The opposition, labeling the decree as ‘illegal’, urged its lawmakers to assemble, highlighting escalating tensions over next year’s budget as they clash with Yoon’s ruling party, People Power.