A few brief moments of chaos in one of the world's most scientifically and technologically advanced countries.

Tempers flared, giving way to fisticuffs in the South Korean National Assembly.

Scuffles broke out between angry politicians over who has the right to possession of the speakers chair.

Members of the United New Democratic Party marched on to the podium where members of the opposition refused to budge.

One man was taken out of the room, apparently unconscious as the parties traded blows.

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