Martial law was declared in South Korea for the first time in 44 years, with President Yoon Suk Yeol making the announcement. Although it was lifted in less than six hours, the aftermath has significantly impacted various industries across the country.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has postponed his scheduled visit to South Korea this week, his spokesperson said on Wednesday. Kristersson was scheduled to hold a summit meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol,

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday he would lift a martial law declaration he had imposed just hours earlier.