South Korean president apologizes, saying he'll take responsibility for attempt at martial law
South Korean president apologizes, saying he'll take responsibility for attempt at martial law
South Korea’s president apologized Saturday for public anxiety caused by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law and said he would leave it to his conservative political party to chart a course through the turmoil, hours ahead of a parliamentary vote on a motion to impeach him.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s embattled president apologized Saturday for public anxiety caused by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law hours ahead of a parliamentary vote on impeaching him.
President Yoon Suk Yeol said in a brief televised address Saturday morning he won’t shirk legal or political responsibility for the declaration and promised not to make another attempt to impose it. He said he would leave it to his party to chart a course through the country’s political turmoil, “including matters related to my term in office.”
“The declaration of his martial law was made out of my desperation. But in the course of its implementation, it caused anxiety and inconveniences to the public. I feel very sorry over that and truly apologize to the people who must have been shocked a lot,” Yoon said.
He's only sorry it wasn't successful.
But will he really take all responsibility?
He hasn't immediately resigned so no he won't
Well the charge for trying to overthrow the government system should always be treason. So life in prison or death. Resignation isn't an acceptable response.
If he really meant that he should have resigned during his speech...
Unsuccessful coup... try again next time. Seems like an isolated incident.
I'll take full responsibility for my actions
you were going to anyway dumbass.
They still got the death sentence for a reason
Sorry bout dat
Wouldn't a sincere taking responsibility mean voluntarily stepping down?
Right or wrong this was a military coup attempt.
Now you need to amend the constitution to make it a criminal offense to call for martial law or a curfew. I cant believe that's still legal
So, yah, that was treason, buddy. What's the penalty for that, out of curiosity?