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PM calls for proper judgment of people involved in martial law
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called Tuesday for properly judging those involved in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived imposition of martial law, saying there are concerns the judiciary process is moving too slowly. Kim made the remark during a Cabinet meeting ahead of the one-year mark for Yoon's surprise declaration of martial law on Dec. 3. "I hope you will once again bear heavily in mind the people's order to swiftly and surely clean…
"The people are ordered to swiftly and decisively resolve the civil war."
Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo claimed in his trial for sedition that he had dissuaded former President Yoon Seok-yeol from declaring martial law, but expressed regret that he had not been more proactive in putting the brakes on it.
Ex-Prime Minister Han tells court he 'tried his best' to stop Dec. 3 martial law
Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo "tried his best" to stop the "unconstitutional and unlawful declaration of martial law" on Dec. 3, 2024, and feels a “political and historical responsibility” for failing to do so.
Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo consistently maintained a "no recollection" of key events that occurred in the Presidential Office, including documents received from former President Yoon Seok-yeol and conversations with Cabinet members during the December 3 martial law declaration. (Seoul Central District Court)
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