National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik: "Will Protect the People and Democracy... Will Risk Everything to Prevent Second Martial Law"

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik expressed his stance on the current martial law situation through a statement.

Speaker Woo stated, "I have not been informed about the President's visit to the National Assembly," and added that if a visit were to occur, security arrangements should be prioritized. He further requested, "If there are plans to visit the National Assembly, please postpone them."

He emphasized, "I am confronting the current situation with the determination to protect the people and democracy," and declared, "A second martial law will not be tolerated." He continued, "If, by any chance, a misjudgment is made to declare martial law, the Speaker and members of the National Assembly will risk everything to prevent it," stressing, "We will surely defend the National Assembly and protect the people and democracy."

He also urged the military and police not to engage in actions that violate the constitution. Speaker Woo noted, "The military's immediate withdrawal following the resolution demanding the lifting of martial law demonstrated the maturity of the military," and stated, "The military and police must not abandon their positions as defined by the constitution." He further urged them not to follow orders that deviate from the constitution, emphasizing the need to uphold the honor of their uniforms.