A series of South Korean officials resigned after martial law

According to Yonhap, a series of senior advisors to South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol have submitted their resignations after President Yoon Seok-yeol declared martial law.

On December 4, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported that following the declaration of martial law by South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol, on December 4, a series of senior advisors to South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol submitted their resignations.

The list includes three heads of the Office, including: Presidential Chief of Staff Jeong Jin-seok, National Security Office Director Shin Won-sik and Policy Director Seong Tae-yoon. Many senior staff have submitted their resignations.

Late on December 3, martial law was suddenly declared by the President of South Korea and lifted after 6am. Photo: AP/vietnamplus.vn

Also on the morning of December 4, the South Korean Presidential Office issued a statement to reporters about the incident . "Chief of Staff Lee Sang is said to have agreed to hold a meeting of Chiefs of Staff chaired by Chief of Staff Jeong this morning and agreed to their resignation..." - South Korean news agency - Yonhap posted.

Earlier, late on December 3, the South Korean President declared martial law, accusing the opposition of "anti-state activities and plotting rebellion".

In a nationally televised address, the South Korean president said the decision was made to "protect constitutional order." Following the announcement, the South Korean Defense Ministry said that Minister Kim Yong Hyun had ordered a meeting of key commanders and asked for increased vigilance.

Mr. Kim Yong Hyun also ordered the South Korean military to maintain a state of emergency protection.

Responding to the declaration of martial law, opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae Myung said it was “unconstitutional”.

However, after only 6 hours, the South Korean cabinet approved the end of martial law at 4:30 a.m. on December 4.

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