South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol defends martial law decree at impeachment trial - Yoon Suk Yeol says he will amend constitution if presidential power reinstated

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gave a closing statement at his impeachment trial on Tuesday, apologizing to citizens for his short-lived declaration of martial law but defending the move.

SEOUL: South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol would frequently "rant" about declaring martial law over drinks with colleagues, according to a new book by the former leader of his ruling party released on Wednesday (Feb 26).