South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached for his brief declaration of martial law, is willing to present his case during legal proceedings. His lawyer, Seok Dong-hyeon, stated that Yoon remains apologetic for the shock his actions caused but maintains a clear position on the matter. Seok also called for the streamlining of multiple investigations into Yoon, emphasizing that the martial law declaration was not an act of insurrection.
South Korea n President Yoon Suk Yeol delivers an address to the nation at the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea , on Dec 12, 2024. SEOUL: South Korea 's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is willing to present his views himself during legal proceedings related to his short-lived declaration of martial law , a
"He has already apologised for surprising and shocking the public, and he remains apologetic for that ... but he has a clear and confident position on the issues that are in dispute and must be addressed," Seok told a briefing, adding Yoon had never even considered insurrection.last Saturday over his imposition of martial law, and faces a Constitutional Court trial on whether to remove him from office or restore his presidential powers.
Asked whether the martial law decree breached the constitution, Seok said Yoon viewed the situation of an overbearing opposition party controlling parliament, cutting the government budget and impeaching government officials as an"emergency state" and the basis to invoke martial order.South Korea's political turmoil could drag on for months as a stubborn Yoon clings to power
It remained unclear if or when Yoon might comply with the investigations or respond to attempts to summon him. They agreed to continue three-way security cooperation with Washington while facing growing North Korea-Russia military ties as well as Pyongyang's nuclear threat, Han's office said in a statement.Commentary: There is no going back for Yoon and South Korea after martial law crisis
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