Martial law was lifted on Wednesday, just six hours after it was declared, after lawmakers who broke through military and police cordons to enter the Capitol voted in favor of a resolution rejecting the executive order. This is the first time a South Korean president has appeared in public since then.
South Korea and martial law. the president apologizes
In a televised speech, Jun Seok-chol said that the decision to impose martial law was “born out of the desperation of the president, who is ultimately responsible for national politics.'' He acknowledged that he had caused anxiety and inconvenience to the people, and said, “I am very sorry.'' He also emphasized that he has no intention of imposing new martial law.
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The head of state announced that he would not shirk legal or political responsibility for Tuesday's declaration and its consequences. Mr. Atsushi entrusted the “political stabilization plan, including the issue of term of office'' to the ruling People's Power Party, which is his parent organization, and to the government.
At the end of his speech, the president stood in front of the podium, bowed deeply, and left.
Jun Seok Chul, possibility of cancellation
A vote on starting impeachment proceedings against Jun is scheduled for Saturday afternoon local time. It is unclear whether the motion submitted by six opposition parties, which have a total of 192 seats, will receive the necessary two-thirds support in the 300-member Diet.
Han Dong-hoon, leader of the People's Power Party, said after Jun's speech that the president's early resignation is “inevitable” because he is no longer able to carry out his official duties. It is unclear whether this means support for Jun's impeachment motion. Han declared Friday that his party would block the impeachment bill.
Meanwhile, Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Japan, the main opposition party, said that he would work to end Jun's term as soon as possible because, in his assessment, the presidency is “dangerous” to the nation.
Yonhap News reported earlier that before the vote on the motion to impeach President Chun, there will be a vote on a bill to establish a special office to investigate allegations against President Chun's wife, Kim Kong-hee.
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