South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol doubled down on his controversial declaration of martial law this week, vowing in a televised address to fight for stability 'until the very last minute.' 🔥 The move comes amid escalating tensions between his administration and opposition lawmakers, with protests erupting over last week's shock deployment of troops to parliament.
'Warm Loyalty to the People' vs. 'National Crisis'
Yoon apologized to citizens for the 'surprise and anxiety' caused by the martial law order but framed the decision as necessary to combat what he called a 'monster' threatening democracy. 🚨 'The National Assembly has become a threat to our constitutional order,' he declared, accusing the opposition-dominated legislature of pushing South Korea into chaos.
Probes and Power Plays
Meanwhile, an 'insurrection' probe into Yoon's inner circle has barred him from foreign travel, while police attempted—and failed—to raid his office Wednesday. 🚔 Opposition leaders warned of legal action against presidential staff who blocked investigators, calling the obstruction 'unacceptable.'
Yoon, however, insists he won't dodge accountability: 'I accept legal and political responsibility.' Critics argue his rhetoric echoes K-drama-level political drama, with no clear resolution in sight. 📺
