North Korea condemned on Saturday recent joint military drills by the United States, South Korea and Japan, warning that it would take immediate actions if needed to defend the state.

The South Korean military says it will maintain martial law until it is lifted by President Yoon Suk Yeol, despite the nation's parliament voting to block its enforcement, according to the country's national broadcaster.

On December 3rd, the current President of South Korea, Yoon Suk-yeol, declared martial law. Although this event was prompted by the actions of the opposition and not a hostile nation, it has become an opportunity to highlight the military strength of the country.

Taipei Office Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea, has declared a state of martial law in the East Asian country. The announcement was made in a sudden television address to the nation. Early indications say the decision was made to help protect the South against Communist North Korean forces,