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South Korean Opposition Party Leader Apologizes for Yoon Martial Law Bid

PPP leader Jang Dong-hyuk apologized for failing to prevent Yoon's martial law and pledged reforms to broaden appeal and improve electoral chances before June local elections.

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The leader of South Korea's main opposition People Power Party apologized Wednesday for former President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of emergency martial law last year.

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South China Morning PostSouth China Morning Post
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South Korea’s conservatives attempt break from Yoon with martial law apology

Yoon Suk-yeol’s former ruling party has offered a belated mea culpa, but critics see the move as nothing more than a cynical election ploy.

·Hong Kong
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The DiplomatThe Diplomat
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Eyeing Local Elections, PPP Leader Makes Half-hearted Apology Over Martial Law

The leader of the People Power Party, who repeatedly defended Yoon Suk-yeol, delivered his apologies to the public. However, he did not admit the illegitimacy of martial law.

·Tokyo, Japan
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연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency
Lean Right

Main opposition party's apology for martial law by Yoon

Jang Dong-hyeok, leader of the main opposition People Power Party, bows during a press con...

·Korea, Republic of
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UPIUPI
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South Korean opposition party leader apologizes for Yoon martial law bid

The leader of South Korea's main opposition People Power Party apologized Wednesday for former President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of emergency martial law last year.

·Washington, United States
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Former President Yoon's Party Apologizes for the Declaration of Martial Law that Led to His Dismissal

The deputy also indicated during a press conference from the party headquarters -- the main South Korean opposition formation -- that the statement "was wrong and was an inappropriate response to a situation that caused great confusion among the population."

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Noticias ao MinutoNoticias ao Minuto

Marcial Law in South Korea? Party of the Former President Apologizes

At a press conference at the headquarters of the party in Seoul, and assuming that the statement had led the country into a serious political crisis, Jang Dong Hyeok, also a member of the main opposition force in South Korea, stated that the decision "was wrong and was an inappropriate response to a situation that caused great confusion among the people." "It caused much suffering to the members of this party and we want to assume our responsibi…

·Portugal
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UPI broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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