The president of South Korea apologized to the people for martial law
The politician addressed the people a few hours before the vote on impeachment against him.
President of South Korea Yoon Seok Yeol “sincerely regrets” causing public concern by declaring martial law earlier this week.
This is written by Yonhap.
He also promised not to do it again.
“I sincerely regret and apologize to people who must have been very surprised,” Yoon said.
He stated this in a televised address a few hours before the parliamentary vote on his impeachment. South Korea's president says he imposed martial law out of “desperation”. At the same time, he admitted that such a sudden decision caused “concern and inconvenience” among people.
“I will not avoid the legal and political responsibility associated with this declaration of martial law,” Yun added.
He promised to leave all the decisions,…
