South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said the move was aimed at protecting the country from “threats posed by communist forces” from Pyongyang.
On the night of Tuesday, December 3, the president of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in televised speech not previously announced.
The president accused the main opposition party of sympathizing with North Korea and carry out activities contrary to the State according to statements saved by cnn .
Specifically, Yoon Suk Yeol He referred to the Democratic Party (PD), which holds the majority in the National Assembly (Parliament).
What the South Korean president said about North Korea and the opposition at home
South Korean president says declaration of ’emergency martial law’ It aims to “protect a liberal South Korea from threats posed by communist forces in North Korea.” .
He also clarified that The decision aims to “eliminate anti-state elements” .
However, did not detail the measures that will be taken .
According to the rescue Deutsche Welle the announcement arrives after the PD approved some general budgets for 2025 without the support of the People’s Power Party (PPP) – that of the president – which include several cuts.
Above, in addition to the petitions for dismissal of the Attorney General and the head of the Audit and Inspection Commission the body that controls public accounts.
The South Korean signal YTNTV reported that the speaker of parliament addresses the chamber and plans to convene a session .
However, the Seoul-based news agency, Yonhapdeclares that The entrance to the premises is blocked and parliamentarians cannot enter .
Until now, no further information was shared .
Source: Latercera
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