Breaking down South Korea's decision to lift martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted his martial law order just hours after he announced that the country would be subject to military rule. The country's parliament voted to reject the president's initial declaration. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd breaks it down.

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Breaking down South Korea's decision to lift martial law

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