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South Korea's president defends his decision to declare martial law

Yoon Suk-yeol lashed out at his political opponents, calling them anti-state forces

Dec 12, 2024 06:07 53

South Korea's president defends his decision to declare martial law  - 1

South Korea's president Yoon Suk-yeol lashed out at his political opponents, calling them "anti-state forces” and said that North Korea may have hacked the elections in his country, reported Reuters, quoted by BTA.

The head of state also defended last week's hours-long martial law as a legitimate measure to protect democracy.

His comments today came as the leader of Yun's party said the president has shown no signs he will resign and should be impeached.

South Korea's ruling party leader Han Dong-hun said today that President Yoon Suk-yong should be immediately removed from office after declaring a short-lived martial law last week.