"An apology is not enough"

Many are angry. But opinions about President Yoon Suk-Yeol's public apology to the nation are also divided. An apology to the nation is not enough, says Seoul resident Richard Kim. I support him. He has nothing to apologize for, says his mom.

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"An apology is not enough"
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The older woman takes a stroll in the morning sun with her son in the popular restaurant and bar area Itaewon in central Seoul.

She has just seen President Yoon's speech on TV where he backpedals after Tuesday's martial law.

The woman does not want to explain why she supports the president or be in the picture, but her son does.

Some older people who have experienced communism tend to support more conservative parties that have a tough stance on North Korea. They see liberal and left-wing parties as a threat, says Richard Kim.

He himself believes that the president should resign and be held accountable. He shares this opinion with nearly 74 percent of the population, reported South Korean media, citing an opinion poll on Thursday.

He was already deeply unpopular and selfish. What we saw on Tuesday is a shame and embarrassing. What kind of leader turns their back on their own people?

Later on Saturday, the country's national assembly will vote on whether the president should be held accountable. If it doesn't go through, several people who TT has spoken to warn of large demonstrations across the country.

An apology to the nation is not enough. People want him to resign, Richard Kim.

According to Korea Herald, the police expect 200,000 demonstrators in Seoul on Saturday. Conservative groups will hold a smaller counter-demonstration in support of the president.

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