Hundreds of protesters in Seoul called for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol after he attempted to impose martial law to squelch his critics. For the South Koreans, the political drama is a chilling reminder of that nation’s not so distant authoritarian past.

South Korea's opposition parties submitted an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday afternoon, just hours after his short-lived attempt at imposing martial law was overturned by lawmakers.