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South Korean Opposition Leader Urges President To Explain Martial Law

South Korea's ruling People Power Party's leader Han Dong-hoon speaks during his press conference at the party's headquarter in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, April 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

The leader of Yoon Suk Yeol’s party has urged the South Korean president to explain his decision to introduce martial law and called for the country’s defense minister to be fired. The People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon expressed deep regret and apologized to the public for the situation.

He emphasized the need for the president to provide a detailed explanation for the implementation of martial law, which the ruling party considers tragic and unconstitutional. Han Dong-hoon demanded the immediate dismissal of the defense minister who recommended martial law and insisted on holding all responsible parties strictly accountable.

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