South Korean President Declares Emergency Martial Law Amid Political Tension 🇰🇷
In a surprising turn of events, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol announced emergency martial law during a televised address on Tuesday. 📺
President Yoon stated that the drastic measure was necessary to \"safeguard free and constitutional order.\" He accused opposition parties of holding the parliamentary process hostage, pushing the nation into a state of crisis. 😮
\"I had no choice but to take this step to protect our democracy,\" Yoon declared. However, he left many wondering by not specifying the exact measures that would be implemented under martial law. 🤔
The announcement comes after the opposition Democratic Party, which holds a majority in parliament, moved to impeach several of the country's top prosecutors. They also rejected a government budget proposal, intensifying the political standoff. 🗳️
The atmosphere in Seoul is tense, with citizens and observers alike awaiting further details on how this martial law will impact daily life and the country's future. 🌆
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops. 📢
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
