South Korean Party Leader Resigns Following President’s Martial Law Declaration
Han Dong-hun, the leader of South Korea’s ruling party, has announced his resignation just two days after parliament’s resolution to suspend President Yoon Seok-yeol due to a brief martial law declaration. During a live press conference, Han expressed his sincere apologies to citizens affected by the martial law and maintained that he does not regret urging the president’s ousting, despite intense backlash from his party.