On Tuesday, South Korean president Jun Suk Jeol announced martial law in an unannounced live speech on YTN television. He justified the decision to defend the country against threat from North Korean communist forces and the elimination of anti-state elements supporting North Korea. He stressed that he wanted to defend the constitutional order. Moreover, Jun accused the opposition of blocking the government's work.
The declaration of martial law provoked strong emotions, having historical and political significance. According to prof. John Nilsson Wright, a British expert, the President's situation, already complicated by the opposition parliamentary majority, has become even more difficult. His actions did not even gain support in his own group.
Dismisses and resignations
Prime Minister Han Duk So plans to meet present with the leadership of the ruling People's organization and advisers to president Jun. organization chief, Han Dong Hun, had previously called for the resignation of defence minister Kim Jong Hjun and the full government. The organization besides considered expelling president Jun from its ranks, but the proposal did not gain the required support of the deputies. The media shows that Members do not regulation out the beginning of the presidential impeachment procedure, as the opposition seeks. He accuses him of actions violating the constitution and leading to the destabilisation of the country. His decisions, especially in light of allegations of favouring North Korea, met with a wave of criticism both at home and abroad.
According to Yonhap, on Wednesday, resignation was made by at least 10 high-ranking advisers to the President, including Chief of Chung Dzin Suk, National safety Advisor Shin Won Sik, and Chief Secretary for Sung Te Jun Policy.
Shared society
South Korea's society is divided. any citizens criticise the president for his fresh decisions, including the declaration of martial law, which any considered a threat to democracy. As Nicolas Levi reminds at the same time, assistant prof. at the Institute of Mediterranean and Oriental Cultures, in conversation with PAP, South Korea It's a country in which the military have repeatedly ruled, and so society is somewhat accustomed to this kind of decision..
In the polls, support for Jun has remained at around 32% for more than 2 months. Politic opponents and civilian groups request a swift resolution, stressing that the country needs political stableness and assurance in leadership.
