# South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol has defended his decision to declare martial law, which was blocked, saying it was a measure to protect the country’s democracy. This comes as the ruling People Power Party has now thrown its support behind attempts to impeach the president. In a televised address, Yoon says he will not avoid legal and political responsibility regarding the declaration of martial law but has vowed to fight until the very last minute. The main opposition Democratic Party is preparing a new impeachment motion against Yoon.
South Korean president remains defiant as he faces a new impeachment motion