South Korean President Yun Seok-Yeol has decided to introduce martial law in the country. This is intended to be a measure to restore constitutional order. In a televised address, the president accused opposition forces of sympathizing with the North Korean regime.
South Korean President Yun Seok-Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, accusing the rebels of sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing government work, Yonhap News reported. For now, it is unclear what measures will be taken.
“I declare martial law in order to protect the free Republic of Korea from the threat of the North Korean communist army, eliminate the heinous pro-North Korean anti-national forces that destroy the freedom and happiness of the people, and protect the constitutional order. ” Jun said in an unannounced speech broadcast live on YTN TV.
Yonhap News added that the entrance to the South Korean National Assembly was blocked. It added that politicians were not allowed to enter the building.
Martial law in South Korea. Conflict between the president and the opposition
Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea's opposition Democratic Party, has argued that the president's declaration of martial law is unconstitutional, Yonhap News reported.
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The decision taken by the president is related to the division of power in local legislatures. Since 2022, the country has been ruled by rebel groups, and political conflicts have intensified.
The main opposition group, the Democratic Party of Japan, has pushed, among other things: He slashed the budget and filed impeachment motions against the state comptroller and attorney general.
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