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North Korea on Wednesday slammed South Korea as a “fascist dictatorship” in reaction to President Yun Seok-Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law.
North Korea has remained silent for about a week after Yoon's attempt, which was blocked by Congress. The Kim regime finally commented on the issue through state news agency KCNA.
“This is a shocking incident in which the puppet Yun Seok-yue regime, which was facing a serious governance crisis and impeachment crisis, suddenly declared martial law and brandished the guns and knives of the fascist dictatorship without hesitation,'' the Korean Central News Agency said in a report. It was reported.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's regime has reacted to news that South Korea's president has attempted to impose martial law. (Korea Central News Agency, via Reuters)
“Faced with the possibility of expulsion, Yoon Seok-yeol committed an outrageous act reminiscent of the coup d'etat decades ago during the military dictatorship, which drew strong condemnation from all walks of life, including opposition parties.” Call for impeachment. The statement continued, sparking public anger.
KCNA said, “The international community is paying close attention to the martial law incident, as it exposes the fragility of South Korean society and could potentially bring an early end to Yoon Seok-yeol's political career.'' he added.
South Korean president apologizes for declaring martial law ahead of impeachment vote
Congress blocked Yun's attempt to impose martial law earlier this month, but this week's impeachment vote against him failed. However, the investigation into Yun's power grab remains active.
South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide after being arrested over a government scandal. (AP)
south Korean Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide before authorities could stop him while he was being detained due to the president's declaration of martial law.
main liberal opposition Democratic Party is scheduled to hold a second impeachment vote on Saturday against Yun, who declared martial law after his first attempt failed.
South Korean President Yun Seok-Yeol delivers a speech at the presidential palace in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, December 7, 2024. (AP)
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Shin Yong-hye, director of the Korea Correctional Institute, told lawmakers at a parliamentary committee on Wednesday that Kim attempted to commit suicide overnight in a detention center in the capital Seoul, but the attempt to end his life failed after authorities stopped him. Ta. .
