reaction of the Kremlin and the Russian Foreign Ministry, the abolition of martial law, the demand of the opposition: Politics: World: Lenta.ru

Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov commented events in South Korea.

December 3, South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol announced martial law in the country, allegedly for the sake of fighting DPRK supporters in the state. It was assumed that this may be related to attempts to carry out impeachment proceedings against the South Korean leader.

In turn, the official representative Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Maria Zakharova asked question to the authorities Lithuania, Latvia And Estonia about the possibility of introducing sanctions against the leadership of the Republic of Korea after the declaration of martial law in the country.

The diplomat commented on the decision of the Baltic countries to impose sanctions against the leadership Georgia and the ruling party “Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia”. In her opinion, the South Korean authorities will not face similar sanctions for declaring martial law in the country.

South Korean President agrees to lift martial law

Yoon Seok Yeol stated on the recall of the military and the imminent lifting of martial law.

The head of state emphasized that he would formalize the lifting of martial law during the next government meeting. He also called on the country’s parliament to immediately stop interfering with the normal functioning of the state.

Prior to this, the South Korean Ministry of Defense canceled emergency gathering of military personnel. The military, who arrived at the location of their units, return to their business.

The South Korean opposition demanded that the president be punished

The main opposition force in South Korea is Democratic Party — demanded punish the president of the republic.

Parliamentarians insist on this, despite the fact that the head of state announced the recall of the military and the imminent lifting of martial law. Democratic Party representative Park Chang Dae noted that after today’s events, the president can no longer govern the state normally, he needs to be removed from power and arrested.

Orientalist Irina Lantsova expressed opinion that Yoon Seok Yeol faces trial and prison time. According to the expert, the Republic of Korea has long been in a state of political crisis. She noted that Yoon Seok Yeol’s approval rating has dropped significantly in society due to the adoption of unpopular decisions. In particular, we are talking about rapprochement with Japan and the words of the politician that the colonial period supposedly “wasn’t so bad” for the development of the country.

The West reacted to the events in South Korea

Military analyst, former director of the Royal Institute of Defense Studies Michael Clarke statedthat the military situation and political crisis in South Korea were a gift for the DPRK.

In his opinion, North Korea will take advantage of the situation in the neighboring state in its propaganda. Moreover, the allies Seoul will monitor what is happening with special attention, the expert added.

Clark indicated that there are “about 30,000 American troops permanently stationed in the Republic of Korea.” “So the United States will have a lot to say about this,” he said.

Axios portal journalist Barak Ravid, citing a representative of the White House National Security Council toldthat Biden was not notified in advance about the decision of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol to introduce martial law in the state.

President USA Joe Biden informed about the introduction of martial law in South Korea, later reported White House. According to him, a special briefing was organized for him. The American leader is currently on an official visit to Angola.