"On the first anniversary of South Korea's shock declaration of martial law, President Lee Jae Myung vowed to address the fallout from last year's failed insurrection and to ensure those responsible are held accountable. On December 3, 2024, former president Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law prompted massive protests and a showdown in parliament. "The recklessness of those who tried to destroy the constitutional order and even plan a war all for their personal ambition must be brought to justice," Lee said on Wednesday."
"Lee said in an address marking the anniversary that the bid had threatened to inflict "irreparable" damage on South Korea's democracy if not for public resistance. Rally to mark the anniversary of martial law declaration The president said he would propose designating December 3 a national holiday to honor citizens who opposed the martial law attempt, adding they deserved consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize."
President Lee Jae Myung vowed to address the fallout from the December 3, 2024 martial law declaration and to hold those responsible accountable. Former president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on December 3, 2024, citing a need to rid the country of "pro-North Korean forces," and deployed troops and police into the National Assembly. Lawmakers and public resistance produced massive protests and a unanimous Assembly vote that rejected the martial law bid. Lee proposed making December 3 a national holiday to honor citizens who opposed the attempt and suggested they deserved consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize. Seoul police expect about 2,000 people to rally near the National Assembly, and Lee plans to attend.
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