Handonghun "Martial Law Effect Ended... Will Protect the People and Liberal Democracy"

Statement After Plenary Session Vote
"Regret Over Situation as Ruling Party"

Han Dong-hoon, leader of the People Power Party, stated on the 4th, "The martial law has effectively served its purpose," and added, "It is illegal for the military and police to exercise public authority based on martial law."

President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law in an emergency statement on the night of the 3rd. In the early morning of the 4th, Han Dong-hoon, the leader of the People Power Party, expressed his position at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News

After the National Assembly passed a resolution to lift the emergency martial law at the plenary session that day, Han told reporters, "As the ruling party, it is very regrettable that this situation occurred," expressing his views.

Han emphasized, "As the ruling party, it is very regrettable that this situation occurred," and added, "The People Power Party, as the ruling party, will fully protect public officials who refuse to follow illegal orders."

Through his social media (SNS), Han also stated, "There is a right to refuse illegal and unjust orders, and we will definitely protect against any legal responsibilities arising from not complying with such orders," adding, "We will protect the sovereign people and liberal democracy."