Yoon Suk Yeol tells nation he will face legal consequences and will not try to impose martial law for a second timeThe South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has apologised for his short-lived attempt to impose martial law this week, promising to face any legal consequences hours before parliament is due to vote on his impeachment.In a televised address to the nation, Yoon said he was “very sorry” for causing public anxiety and inconvenience, and promised not to attempt to impose martial law a second time. He said he would let his People Power party (PPP) decide his term and would not avoid legal and political responsibility for his actions. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-12-07 01:30:05
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South Korean president apologises for martial law attempt as impeachment vote looms
