South Korean president to deliver address ahead of impeachment vote

South Korean President Yun Seok-yol will address the nation before the National Assembly votes on his impeachment. This was reported by Yonhap News Agency on Dec. 7, citing the presidential office.

"President Yoon Seok-yeol will address the nation live today at 10 a.m. (04:00 Moscow time - Ed.)," the agency said in its material.

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South Korean President Yun Seok-yol declared martial law in the country on December 3. The reason for such a step he called the threat of paralysis of power, arising from attempts to conduct impeachment proceedings. Military equipment was brought to the streets of Seoul, the country's capital.

Later that day, the South Korean government voted to lift martial law in the country. After that, Yun Seok-yol canceled the emergency gathering of military personnel and sent those who arrived for the draft back.

The opposition Party of the Republic, in turn, demanded the resignation of the head of state and said it intended to charge Yun Seok-yol with treason. At the same time, all heads and senior secretaries of the presidential administration of South Korea resigned. In addition, labor unions of the republic announced a general strike. The country's Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, in turn, submitted a resignation letter

Later, the South Korean police launched an investigation of the President on suspicion of rebellion because of his decision to impose martial law in the country. It was noted that the investigation began after complaints from opposition politicians about the actions of the head of state.