South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol has issued a public apology to the nation as he faces an impending impeachment vote following his recent attempt to impose martial law. In a televised address, Yoon expressed deep regret and vowed to accept all legal consequences for his actions. He assured the public that there will be no further martial law orders and instructed his party to take necessary steps to stabilize the political situation.
The impeachment vote is scheduled to take place later in the day, with the opposition holding a significant majority in the National Assembly. Yoon’s martial law attempt earlier in the week sparked outrage, with many criticizing him for overstepping his boundaries and endangering citizens. The president had cited the need to eliminate anti-state forces and accused the opposition of sympathizing with North Korea during his brief imposition of martial law.
Yoon’s decision to retract the martial law order came after strong opposition and condemnation from members of his own party and the public. Opposition parties have labeled his actions as unconstitutional and called for his removal from power. As the impeachment vote looms, the nation awaits the outcome that could potentially lead to Yoon’s removal from office.
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