South Korean president apologises for martial law attempt as impeachment vote looms
Yoon Suk Yeol tells nation he will face legal consequences and will not try to impose martial law for a second time
The South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has apologised for his short-lived attempt to impose martial law this week, promising to face any legal consequences hours before parliament is due to vote on his impeachment.
In a televised address to the nation, Yoon said he was “very sorry” for causing public anxiety and inconvenience, and promised not to attempt to impose martial law a second time. He said he would let his People Power party (PPP) decide his term and would not avoid legal and political responsibility for his actions.