South Korea’s president accepted the resignation of his defense minister Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning yet short-lived imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streets.

South Korea’s main opposition party urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment, hours after Yoon ended short-lived martial law.

President Yoon Suk-yeol's announcement sparked a night of urgency in Seoul as lawmakers, troops, and protesters raced to parliament.