In the early hours of the 4th, a sudden upheaval shattered the previous calm; the South Korean martial law troops attempted to storm the National Assembly to arrest lawmakers participating in the "Lifting Martial Law" meeting.
This sparked global concern for democracy and freedom in South Korea.
The situation on-site was extremely tense, with martial law troops setting up heavy barriers outside the main entrance and even attempting to break windows to enter the National Assembly building.
Inside the Assembly, more than half of the lawmakers were engaged in intense discussions about "Lifting Martial Law."
The public gathered at the entrance of the Assembly, demanding to enter and showing support for the lawmakers.