President of South Korea Yun Sok Yol said that the announcement of martial law on December 3, which failed, was “administrative action”.
In his second appeal to the nation after the announcement of martial law, the president noted that this decision cannot be considered as an attempt to rebellion and, therefore, it is not subject to investigation.
According to him, it was a measure to protect the country and normalize state activity against the background of paralysis caused by the actions of the opposition. “This is a highly thought -out political decision,” the head of state emphasized.
The president also stated that he would fight to the end if his actions lead to impeachment or trial. “I will fully resist the forces and criminal groups that paralyze the government and violate the constitutional order of the Republic of Korea in order to prevent the threat to the future of the country,” he concluded.
the introduction of martial law in South Korea
President Yun Sok Yol announced martial law on December 3, referring to the participation of the opposition in “anti -state activities”.
After that, the Ministry of Defense sent instructions on the meetings to the military commanders and called for being in a state of increased readiness. Military personnel who were instructed to ensure the implementation of martial law entered the building of the National Assembly.
At an emergency meeting of the Parliament, the proposal to cancel martial law was supported by 190 deputies. Representatives of the administration of the National Assembly said that after the vote, martial law became “invalid”.
After voting in parliament, the president changed his decision, gathered a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers and officially announced the abolition of martial law after receiving the approval of the cabinet.
Later, the President of South Korea was banned from traveling outside the country due to the investigation in the case of “Gosizmen”.