Local “Emergency martial law is a judgment to protect the country”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young In his fourth public address on Dec. 12, President Yoon Suk-yeol asserted that the “December 3 emergency martial law” was not a civil war, but a highly political judgment to protect the constitutional order of a liberal democracy. “Whether it's an investigation or impeachment, I will face it with dignity,” said President Yoon, making it clear that he has no intention of resigning or leaving office early. Yoon denounced the opposition parties' abuse of power as unconstitutional, while claiming his use of executive power was within the constitutional framework.