The Minister of Defense of South Korea Kim Yong Hyun apologized to the citizens of the country and announced his intention to resign. This is reported by Yonhap.
In his written statement, the South Korean minister apologized to the citizens for causing anxiety and chaos in connection with the declaration of martial law.
“The military who performed their duties in connection with the military situation received all the orders from the minister,” he said.
The minister noted that he takes full responsibility and reported his intention to resign President Yun Sok Yol.
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President of South Korea Yun Sok Yol on December 3 announced the introduction of martial law in the country.
The decree of the head of state on martial law also suggested the suspension of the work of the parliament. “I am announcing martial law to eradicate the clearing forces and protect the free constitutional order,” he said in a television appeal to citizens.
According to the president, the introduction of martial law is an inevitable measure that will ensure the “freedom and security of people”, and also protect the country from the actions of “anti -state forces”.
Later, Yoon Sok Yol agreed to remove the martial law he introduced after the vote of the parliament. Martial law in the country lasted about five hours.
Yonhap agency later reported that the parliament unanimously voted for lifting martial law. The military returned to the locations.
According to Article 77 of the Constitution of South Korea, the president may declare martial law “in the event of a war, armed conflict, emergency in the country or threats of public security and order.”
The last decision on “martial law” in the history of South Korea was implemented as a result of a military coup in 1979-1981. The mode lasted 440 days and was canceled by the military.
The decision to introduce a “martial law” in South Korea of December 3 was the 13th announcement of martial law in the history of the country.