In a surprise late night television address he says the move was necessary to protect the country from North Korea’s communist forces.
Summary
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared emergency martial law
In a surprise late night television address he says the move is necessary to protect the country from North Korea’s communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements
The move comes as Yoon’s People Power Party and the main opposition Democratic Party continue to disagree over next year’s budget bill
Martial law declared to protect South Korea from North Korea’s forces – presidentpublished at 16:03
Let’s bring you more from President Yoon Suk Yeol now, who has just declared martial law in South Korea.
Yoon said the decision was made to remove pro-North Korea forces from the country and to protect the liberal constitutional order.
Yoon said he had no choice but to resort to martial law, but did not say in the address what specific measures will be taken.
Source: South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declares emergency martial law – live updates
0 Comments