South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was met with reaction throughout the country after the martial law decision declared by him and abolished after 6 hours. Yoon, who said in his speech broadcast on television that he declared martial law out of desperation as the head of state, said, “However, this decision caused anxiety and discomfort in the public.” Emphasizing that he was “deeply saddened” by what happened, Yoon said, “I sincerely apologize for causing the public concern.”
ARREST WAS REQUESTED
Authorities, who conducted a joint investigation by the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) and the General Directorate of Security and the Ministry of Defense against senior officials, applied to the Seoul Western District Court for Yoon’s arrest. It was stated that Yoon was called to testify three times, but he did not respond to the calls, and his arrest was requested.
Yun Gap-geun, one of Yoon’s lawyers, stated that they would take legal action in response to the request.
Source: DHA