According to Yonhap News, south Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol delivered an emergency address at the Blue House in Yongsan, Seoul, on the 3rd, announcing the implementation of "emergency martial law" to maintain a free constitutional order. Yoon stated that through the implementation of "emergency martial law," he would reconstruct and defend a free Republic of Korea to prevent the country from "heading towards ruin." "For this reason, I will eradicate the culprit and anti-national forces pushing the country to the brink of ruin." He emphasized that in order to ensure the freedom and safety of the people, as well as the sustainable development of the nation, without being affected by the "anti-national forces attempting to subvert the national system," and to pass down the nation intact to the next generation, it is necessary to implement "emergency martial law." Yoon said, "I will quickly eliminate the anti-national forces and achieve normal operation of the country. Implementing martial law may cause inconvenience to the people, and I will strive to minimize that inconvenience." Yoon also stated that implementing martial law is an unavoidable measure to ensure the permanent development of a free Republic of Korea. The Republic of Korea's foreign policy stance, fulfilling responsibilities and contributing to the international community, remains unchanged. "I sincerely urge the people to trust me once again; I only trust the people and dedicate myself to defending a free Republic of Korea."