South Korean President Defends Martial Law Order and Promises to "Fight to the End"
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol promised to "fight to the end" against those attempting to remove him from office following the declaration of short-term martial law. A raid on the presidential office was attempted once again, related to an investigation into accusations of sedition, but there is no clear information regarding the success of the operation.
In a televised address on Thursday, Yoon defended his unexpected decision to declare martial law last week. He called the decision a legitimate "governance act" and rejected the claim that it could be classified as a rebellion.
The president emphasized that the martial law declaration was aimed at protecting the country's constitutional order and liberal democracy. He also stated that he was ready to "fight to the end" to protect the state from "forces and criminal groups" responsible for undermining the constitutional system.
As speculations about President Yoon Suk Yeol's future grow, his political party has elected a new leader. Leader Kwon Seong-dong announced that preparations were underway for "upcoming presidential elections."
The investigation related to the rebellion is ongoing. It is aimed at determining whether President Yoon and other high-ranking officials involved in the declaration of martial law participated in the uprising. Rebellion charges carry some of the harshest penalties under South Korean law.
In his address, Yoon rejected claims that his martial law decision was illegal and criticized the opposition's allegations on the matter. He addressed the public, stating that he was working with "warm loyalty" to protect the people's interests.
This political situation is sparking debates about the political future of South Korea and the fate of the president.
The president emphasized that the martial law declaration was aimed at protecting the country's constitutional order and liberal democracy. He also stated that he was ready to "fight to the end" to protect the state from "forces and criminal groups" responsible for undermining the constitutional system.
As speculations about President Yoon Suk Yeol's future grow, his political party has elected a new leader. Leader Kwon Seong-dong announced that preparations were underway for "upcoming presidential elections."
The investigation related to the rebellion is ongoing. It is aimed at determining whether President Yoon and other high-ranking officials involved in the declaration of martial law participated in the uprising. Rebellion charges carry some of the harshest penalties under South Korean law.
In his address, Yoon rejected claims that his martial law decision was illegal and criticized the opposition's allegations on the matter. He addressed the public, stating that he was working with "warm loyalty" to protect the people's interests.
This political situation is sparking debates about the political future of South Korea and the fate of the president.
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