South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has apologized to the nation after facing intense criticism for imposing martial law. He apologized at a time when pressure is mounting on him to step down.

South Korean political parties held emergency meetings on Friday to oust Yoon. The country's parliament will vote on the president's impeachment on Saturday.

In a televised address to the nation, Yoon said about the martial law announcement, "I made this decision out of desperation as president. But it caused concern among the people. It caused them inconvenience. For that, I am very sorry and apologize to you."

President Win also said, "I cannot avoid responsibility for any legal and political situation that may arise as a result of this announcement. There is doubt among the people whether martial law will be imposed again; But I can tell you clearly that of course not... there will be no more martial law.’

President Yoon suddenly declared martial law in South Korea on Tuesday night. This caused political tension in the country. Lawmakers took a stand against the president’s declaration. Within hours, the president was forced to withdraw the declaration of martial law in the face of protests.

Since then, uncertainty has been prevailing in South Korean politics. The opposition coalition has started the process of impeaching President Yoon. Yoon, who was elected for a five-year term, has two more years left to complete his term.

Meanwhile, President Yoon’s People Power Party (PPP) has also taken a stand against him after an emergency meeting of political parties yesterday. Party leader Han Dong-hoon said that it would be “impossible” for Yoon to remain president.

Political analysts believe that this will make it easier to impeach President Yoon.