South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made his first public appearance since Saturday, defending his decision to declare martial law last week. Following that, the head of his People Power Party (PPP) said that in light of Yoon's defiance, party members should participate in an impeachment vote this Saturday.
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00:00South Korean President Yun Suk-yool, not seen in public for five days, emerges to address
00:06the nation from the presidential office.
00:08He defended his decision to declare and revoke martial law, which has plunged the country
00:14into political crisis.
00:15The defiant speech comes as Yun faces criminal investigations and calls for his resignation
00:43and impeachment.
00:45Following Yun's address, the leader of his own ruling party encouraged his members to
00:49participate in an impeachment vote scheduled for Saturday, after many boycotted last week's
00:55vote.
01:04Yun declared martial law on December 3rd to defend against what he called anti-state
01:10forces working with North Korea.
01:12Although he rescinded it six hours later, the crisis has engulfed the country.
01:17With treason and insurrection investigations ongoing, prosecutors have raided the presidential
01:22office.
01:23Yun's national police chief and his former defense minister are among officials arrested
01:29for potential crimes related to the martial law declaration.
01:33Overnight, protests continued, with many saying they won't leave until Yun does.
01:51With an impending impeachment vote and lacking support from his party, President Yun, the
01:56country, and the world await the results on Saturday.
02:00Fu Huahong and Chris Gorin for Taiwan Plus.