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PPP Apologizes for Yoon's Martial Law Misstep Ahead of Elections

1/8/2026

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The People Power Party (PPP) apologized for former President Yoon Suk-yeol's failed martial law attempt, a move that triggered a constitutional crisis and contributed to his government's downfall.
PPP chairman Jang Dong-hyuk delivered the apology as a strategic move ahead of June local elections.
Jang described Yoon's actions as inappropriate and mistaken, did not condemn him, and the stance diverges from his earlier support during protests against the judiciary.

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The People Power Party (PPP) apologized for former President Yoon Suk-yeol's failed martial law attempt, a move that triggered a constitutional crisis and contributed to his government's downfall.
PPP chairman Jang Dong-hyuk delivered the apology as a strategic move ahead of June local elections.
Jang described Yoon's actions as inappropriate and mistaken, did not condemn him, and the stance diverges from his earlier support during protests against the judiciary.