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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Postpones Public Meeting

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives for a news conference

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has postponed his first scheduled public meeting on Wednesday morning, as reported by Yonhap News Agency. The meeting, which was supposed to focus on drug response, was set to take place at 10 a.m. local time at the Yongsan Presidential Office.

President Yoon had initially declared a martial law order, but faced significant opposition, leading to a swift reversal of the decree. Following unanimous rejection by lawmakers, Yoon announced the decision to lift the martial law order. Subsequently, his cabinet approved the lifting of martial law through a vote.

Martial law order declared and then lifted following opposition.
President Yoon postponed public meeting on drug response.
Cabinet approved lifting of martial law through a vote.

This series of events highlights the dynamic political landscape in South Korea and the importance of consensus-building in decision-making processes. President Yoon's willingness to respond to public sentiment and adjust his course of action demonstrates a commitment to democratic principles and governance.

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