South Korean President Yoon Sok Yule has apologized to Citizens for his decision to impose martial law. This is reported by Yonhap , reports UNN.
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In his televised address, he said that he understands the scale of the outrage and is ready to take responsibility for the consequences of this step.
Martial law was imposed in order to combat the anti-state actions of the opposition, which blocked the work of the parliament. The decision provided for the cessation of political activity, control over the media and restriction of public gatherings, which led to accusations of trying to suppress democracy in the country.
The president promised that this will not happen again, and stressed the need to restore citizens ' trust in the authorities. He expressed his readiness to cooperate with the parliament and society to resolve the crisis caused by his actions.