President Yoon Suk Yeol's announcement of martial law during the late hours has caused a significant crisis in one of Asia's largest economies.
This unprecedented action has raised concerns among investors and analysts about the stability of the region's financial markets.
The declaration was made in response to escalating tensions and unrest, prompting immediate reactions from various sectors.
Financial institutions are closely monitoring the situation as martial law could potentially lead to increased volatility in the stock market and disruptions in trade and investment flows.