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Yoon Asserts Martial Law as an Act of Governance in South Korea

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From SEOUL, South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol asserted his decision to implement martial law in a nationally-televised address last Thursday. Denying any talk of a coup, he articulated his belief that the application of martial law was a necessary step toward better governance. He also deflected criticism coming from the opposition-dominated parliament, which he believes is undermining the country’s democratic values.

As political struggles intensify, President Yoon is grappling with increasing pressure from military, government officials and public protest. Given his defiance against insurrection charges, government investigators are prepared to detain him following an attempted raid on his office.

The Democratic Party’s first impeachment attempt that fell flat hasn’t stopped more and more ruling party legislators from vowing their support for the second impeachment motion tabled last Thursday. The Democratic Party has sworn to repeatedly file impeachment bills against Yoon each week.

Yoon, seeking to address accusations of a “legislative dictatorship” from the opposition, defended his decision to impose martial law as a way to restore order. Also, he stressed that unlike former martial law installations under military rule, his implementation was purely an “emergency measure.”

Despite suggestions from certain officials that he ordered the forcible removal of parliament, Yoon dismisses these assumptions. Asserting readiness to face possible impeachment and linked investigations, he also emphasized that exercising his right to declare martial law is within a president’s legal jurisdiction and should therefore not warrant judicial scrutiny.

However, President Yoon’s comments were instantly rebuked in parliament, with Han Dong-hoon, leader of the ruling People Power Party, backtracking on previous support and calling for Yoon’s ousting from the party after the address. Following Yoon’s national proclamations, two more lawmakers from the People Power Party endorsed his impeachment. Eight People Power Party members’ backing is crucial for Saturday’s impeachment motion to pass, including five legislators who had previously committed their support.

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