South Korean President Apologizes for Failed Martial Law Attempt

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has apologized for his failed attempt to impose martial law, but did not offer to resign. It comes as the country's lawmakers get ready to vote on his impeachment.

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00:00South Korean President Yun Seok-yol has apologized for trying to impose martial law earlier this

00:06week.

00:07Yun said he will accept legal responsibility for his actions, but stopped short of offering

00:12to step down.

00:13His apology comes hours before lawmakers are set to vote on his impeachment, which would

00:18require a two-thirds majority in favor.

00:21Yun shocked the nation earlier this week when he gave the military sweeping powers to root

00:26out quote anti-state forces.

00:29He rescinded the declaration six hours later after a vote from parliament to oppose the

00:34decree.

00:35Thousands of people in South Korea have been marching in protest this week, calling for

00:40his removal.

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