South Korea's president apologized for imposing martial law

South Korean President Yun Seok-yol apologized to his fellow citizens during a public address because of the imposition of martial law in the country. This was reported by Yonhap News Agency on December 7.

"I am very sorry and I sincerely apologize to people who were very surprised," the agency quotes his words.

The South Korean leader also added that the declaration of martial law was due to desperation, but in the process it "caused anxiety and inconvenience to people."

"I am not going to try to avoid political and legal responsibility for actions in connection with the declaration of martial law," emphasized Yun Seok-yol.

At the same time, the agency said that the South Korean leader promised not to reintroduce martial law.

Coup d'état: South Korea has imposed and lifted martial law

Military vehicles have appeared on the streets of Seoul

Earlier in the day, Yonhap agency reported that the South Korean President will deliver an address before the impeachment vote.

President of the Republic of Korea 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. Commander of the emergency regime, Chief of Staff of the Ground Forces Park Ahn-soo noted that until martial law is lifted in the republic, the activities of parliament, political parties and associations are prohibited. Military equipment was brought to the streets of Seoul, the country's capital.

Later that day, the South Korean government voted in favor of lifting martial law in the country. Yun Seok-yol then canceled an emergency gathering of military personnel and sent those who had 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 his resignation.

Later, the South Korean police began 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.