South Korean President Yun Seok-Yeol announces lifting of martial law
“Based on the National Assembly's decision, martial law will be lifted,'' South Korean President Yun Seok-Yeol announced. Earlier on Tuesday, politicians decided to introduce it. However, two hours later, the Diet voted to lift martial law.
At 11:00 pm on Tuesday (3:00 pm Polish time = compilation), South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol decided to introduce martial law in the country.
“In order to protect the free Republic of South Korea from the threat of the North Korean communist army and to eliminate the heinous pro-North Korea anti-national forces that are destroying our freedom and happiness, I am declaring martial law,'' he announced. mentioned in. Speech broadcast live by YTN.
After martial law was declared, special forces soldiers entered the South Korean National Assembly building in Seoul.
Confusion in Korea. martial law for several hours
At 01:16 local time (compiled at 17:16 in Poland), the National Assembly voted to lift martial law, invalidating President Yoon Seok-yol's decision.
According to the constitution, martial law must be lifted if requested by a majority of Congress.
20:28 (4:28 Korean time – Editor) Reuters reported that South Korean President Yun Seok-Yeol announced that he would act in accordance with the will of Congress.
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The president's decision to impose martial law on Tuesday is related to the division of power in South Korea's parliament. Since 2022, the country has been under the control of rebel groups, leading to political conflict.
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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