"Lee said on Wednesday that he felt an apology was in order following the indictment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol last month for allegedly ordering drones carrying propaganda leaflets to fly over the North, in a bid, say prosecutors, to provoke tension and boost his political support. The comments came as Seoul marked the anniversary of Yoon's ill-fated declaration of martial law, which was spurred by similar intentions but instead led to a deep crisis in South Korea."
"The decree plunged South Korea into an unprecedented crisis that saw protesters and lawmakers swarm parliament to force a vote against the measure. It was quickly declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Yoon was subsequently impeached and removed from office, and is in prison awaiting trial for insurrection and other charges stemming from his failed martial law attempt. However, South Korea remains deeply divided by the stunt, with those infuriated by Yoon's action"
Lee Jae Myung is considering an apology to Pyongyang after prosecutors indicted former President Yoon Suk-yeol for allegedly ordering drones to drop propaganda leaflets over North Korea. Lee feels an apology may be appropriate but hesitates, fearing it could be used in ideological battles or prompt accusations of being pro-North. North Korea accused Yoon's government of three drone leaflet flights in October 2024, and reports also cite military balloon leaflet launches during the prior administration. Yoon's attempted declaration of martial law caused mass protests, was ruled unconstitutional, led to his impeachment, and left South Korea politically divided.
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