Here’s what he said in his short two-minute speech.
President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol he finally addressed the nation in a televised address after remaining silent for three days after declaring and withdrawing martial law. In his speech, hours before parliament voted on his potential impeachment, President Yoon apologized for the damage done but did not resign despite calls. Instead, he said his party would work with the government to stabilize the country.
Here’s what he said in his short two-minute speech:
“Dear citizens,
I declared an emergency martial law at 11pm on December 3. Approximately two hours later, at 1:00 am on December 4, following the National Assembly’s vote against, I ordered the military to withdraw and called an emergency cabinet meeting to officially lift martial law. martial law.
This statement comes from a sense of urgency in fulfilling my ultimate responsibility as President. However, I deeply regret that the trial has caused public anxiety and discomfort. I sincerely apologize to the citizens who have undoubtedly been alarmed.
I will not evade the legal or political responsibilities associated with this statement.
To address circulating concerns about another potential declaration of martial law, I want to state unequivocally that something like this will never happen again. As for measures to ensure political stability in the future, including my remaining mandate, I will entrust these decisions to my party.
The People Power Party and the government will work together to assume full responsibility for governing the nation in the future. Once again, I deeply apologize for the concern I have caused you.”
– President Yoon Suk Yeol
Despite his apology speech and his promise not to declare another emergency martial law, Koreans remain adamant on impeaching President Yoon and ending his administration, as they prepare to march in candlelight protest candle led by the opponent Democratic Party of Korea.
📌National Candlelight March🕯️
✔ Date: 12/7/2024 (Saturday), 3:00 pm
✔ Location: in front of the National Assembly Building (National Assembly Station *Exit 5*)“Yoon Seok-yeol resigns for treason! Realization of popular sovereignty!”#Democratic Party of Korea #NationalMarch by Candlelight #Moijagukhoero #Congress pic.twitter.com/6L89ILQqER
— Democratic Party of Korea (@TheMinjoo_Kr) December 6, 2024
