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South Korean President Defends Martial Law Amid Impeachment Threats. Embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his controversial decision to declare martial law, claiming it was a legal move to protect democracy from what he called the opposition's "parliamentary dictatorship”. In a televised address on Thursday, Yoon stated he would not step down ahead of a second impeachment vote on Saturday vowing to "fight to the end”. Yoon and his allies are under investigation for insurrection charges and have been banned from leaving the country. Meanwhile, parliament has already impeached the police chief and justice minister, suspending both from duty. Yoon denied accusations that his martial law order was an act of insurrection, instead accusing rivals of spreading "false incitement”. He reiterated his claim that the declaration was necessary to protect public safety and democracy but acknowledged his readiness to face legal and political consequences.
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