The poll shows that the majority of the public does not agree with his account that martial law was an act of governance inevitable to quell 'anti-state forces' and maintain public order.

The impeachment of South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo has plunged the country into further political turmoil, coming less than two weeks after lawmakers impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Yoon Suk-yeol retains the title but not the power of president while the constitutional court decides whether to approve the motion to impeach him.