Yoon Seok-yue made an emergency statement at a press conference held at the Yongsan Presidential Office in Seoul, saying, “I will declare martial law to eradicate the pro-North Korean (pro-North Korean) forces and maintain the free constitutional order.”

Yoon Seok-yue said, “Through this martial law, we will rebuild and protect the free Republic of Korea, which is falling into the abyss of national destruction.” “To this end, I will definitely eradicate the anti-national forces who have been committing heinous crimes and destroying the country so far.” .

Yin Xiyue emphasized that “this is an unavoidable measure to ensure the freedom and security of the people, as well as the durability of the country, from the activities of anti-state forces trying to overthrow the system, and to pass on a correct country to future generations.”

According to reports, Yin Xiyue called the opposition forces “anti-national activities planning rebellion” in an emergency televised speech. This is the first time in 44 years since the May 18th Gwangju Democratic Movement that a president of South Korea has declared martial law. Han Dong-hoon, chairman of the ruling National Power Party, criticized President Yun Seok-yue, calling the decision to declare martial law “wrong” and saying that the plan was “together with the people” ” to stop the president’s actions.

South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense held a meeting of military commanders to increase alert. The parliament building has been cordoned off, with members of Congress prohibited from entering or exiting.