In a televised address, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed remorse for declaring a state of military emergency just hours before a parliamentary vote on his impeachment. Yoon described his decision as one made ‘out of desperation’ and vowed not to declare a state of emergency again. Despite his appeal, his party leader, Han Dong-hoon, signaled support for his ouster, stirring protests in Seoul as public support for Yoon plummets to just 13%. The opposition holds 192 seats and could facilitate his removal.