South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Apologizes for Martial Law Declaration but Does Not Resign

The apology comes ahead of a scheduled parliamentary vote on his impeachment.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Apologizes for Martial Law Declaration but Does Not Resign
People watch a live television broadcast of South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol bowing after the end of his address, at a train station in Seoul, South Korea, on Dec. 7, 2024. Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol addressed the nation on Saturday morning, apologizing for his controversial declaration of martial law earlier this week but stopping short of resigning.

In his televised speech, Yoon acknowledged the anxiety and inconvenience caused to the public and vowed to take full responsibility for the fallout from his actions. The apology comes ahead of a scheduled parliamentary vote on his impeachment.