South Korea's President Yoon apologizes for martial law attempt

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has apologized after his surprise attempt to impose martial law on Tuesday night, which sparked strong protests from citizens and lawmakers and was repealed just six hours later. Ruling People Power Party lawmakers have been discussing the issue at a plenary meeting starting on Friday.

They will meet again on Saturday to finalize their stance ahead of the impeachment vote at Local time 5 p.m. South Korea's opposition parties want Yoon stripped of the presidency. The largest, the Democratic Party, and five others submitted the motion to have him impeached.

The measure will pass if at least two-thirds of the National Assembly approve. But that would need to include at least eight lawmakers from the ruling PPP. The official also revealed that some lawmakers have discussed their views with Yoon in person. The embattled leader reportedly told them he had listened to their opinions and would consider his next move.