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The South Korean parliament voted against the president’s decisions by a majority of 190 votes out of 300 representatives present, after a session held on Tuesday regarding those decisions.
And the speaker of the South Korean parliament said that it was imposed Martial law “Invalid”, and the leader of the opposition in the country considered it an “illegal step”.
The head of the ruling party, Han Dong-hun, described the declaration of a state of emergency as a “mistake”, stressing his determination to prevent it in cooperation with the people.
Other parties also considered this move “unconstitutional and anti-public”.
In a surprise televised speech broadcast late at night, Jun announced the imposition of a state of emergency in the country and justified the move as necessary to protect South Korea from “communist forces” and counter “anti-state” elements.
June pointed to moves by the opposition Democratic Party, which controls parliament, to dismiss senior prosecutors and reject the government’s budget proposal, saying those actions “threaten the stability of the country.”
“For protection,” Yoon said in his speech South Korea Liberalization of threats posed by communist forces in North Korea and elimination of anti-state elements. I hereby declare a state of emergency and common law.”
After the announcement, Defense Minister Kim Jong-hyun ordered an emergency meeting of top military commanders, calling for heightened vigilance and maintaining high alert.
According to the South Korean news agency Yonhap, security measures around the parliament have been increased, preventing the entry of deputies into the building.
South Korean authorities closed the parliament building in Seoul and helicopters landed on its roof after declaring a state of emergency, according to Yonhap.
Local television channels broadcast live images of helicopters landing on the building’s roof, an unprecedented move that coincided with Ion’s emphatic statements.
In a televised press briefing, Yun emphasized his intention to “eliminate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic system,” without clarifying how these measures would affect the stability of governance and democracy in South Korea.
Seoul immediately witnessed demonstrations in front of the parliament seat, in protest against the president’s actions.
The announcement comes as Jun sees his government’s popularity plummet as he struggles to push his policy agenda through parliament, which has been controlled by the opposition since he took office in 2022.
The ruling People’s Power party reached an impasse with the opposition Democratic Party over the draft law on the budget for the coming year.
Tensions rose after Yoon rejected calls for an independent investigation into scandals involving his wife and senior officials in his government, prompting sharp criticism from his political opponents.
Such events raise questions about the future of Yoon’s rule and the stability of the political situation South Korea.
