South Korea’s president has accepted the resignation offer by his defense minister, 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.

Lawmakers filed a motion to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol, reflecting the fury over his audacious response to political gridlock. He lifted martial law within hours, and plans to address the nation on Thursday.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was still clinging to power Thursday, with his party announcing they will oppose an opposition impeachment motion put forward after his stunning but brief imposition of martial law.