South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol expresses regret for martial law attempt
A television screen shows a live footage of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol expresses regret for martial law attempt
President Yoon Suk Yeol from South Korea expressed his remorse regarding his brief effort to implement martial law, assuring that he would accept any legal consequences that follow.
On Saturday, President Yoon Suk Yeol conveyed his apology for his fleeting initiative to impose martial law, pledging to adhere to any legal ramifications ahead of an impending parliamentary vote related to his impeachment.
During a broadcasted address, Yoon Suk Yeol articulated his profound regret over the public anxiety and inconvenience his actions caused, promised to never pursue martial law again, and noted that the decision regarding his political future would lie with his People Power Party (PPP). He also pledged to confront any potential legal or political consequences resulting from his actions.
Right after his speech, PPP leader Han Dong-hun demanded Yoon’s resignation, arguing that he was no longer suitable for the position. Opposition legislators initiated an impeachment motion, yet it remained uncertain whether they could garner the necessary two-thirds majority to pass it.
The Opposition possesses 192 out of the National Assembly's 300 seats, requiring at least eight votes from the PPP to achieve success. On Wednesday, 18 members of the PPP voted to revoke martial law, mere hours following Yoon's declaration, as heavily armed soldiers encircled the National Assembly in an effort to hinder the vote.
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