Civil society all criticized...KCTU "General Strike to Retreat of Government"

The KCTU declared martial law for the first time in 44 years as anti-democratic rioters called
and 'declaration of emergency martial law' in violation of the Constitution, saying, "Until the 尹 resigns, a general strike will be launched indefinitely."Dictator in the face of a power crisis "
" to hold a candle in the evening after an emergency action in the morning at Gwanghwamun Square."

[Anchor]
In response to President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of emergency martial law, civil society organizations continue to hold a resolution of condemnation in Gwanghwamun Square.

Some criticized that the president should resign on his own, saying that declaring martial law is anti-democratic tyranny, but the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions said it would hold an indefinite general strike until President Yoon leaves office.

There's a reporter at the scene, reporter Yoseohyun!

[Reporter]
Yes, it is located in Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul.

[Anchor]
Did the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions say they will hold an indefinite general strike until President Yoon steps down?

[Reporter]
Yes, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions has said it will continue an indefinite general strike until President Yoon Suk Yeol steps down.

We held a press conference at 8 this morning and officially announced these details.

He stressed that Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of emergency martial law last night (3rd) is an anti-democratic tyranny that violates the Constitution.

He then argued that the declaration of martial law for the first time in 44 years was a de facto self-recognition of the dictatorship through anti-democratic measures called martial law in the face of a crisis of power.

Some members have been gathering at Gwanghwamun Square since 9 a.m. today.

Civil liberties remarks are now underway, and civil society organizations are planning a candlelight rally from around 6 p.m.

[Anchor]
Many civil society organizations also issued statements of condemnation, right?

[Reporter]
As you can see, various groups are still gathered in front of the Yi Sun-shin statue in Gwanghwamun Square.

Criticism statements have been issued everywhere since last night.

The faculty of Seoul National University issued a statement that they were seriously concerned about the political incident that occurred in the middle of the night.

The People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy pointed out that the declaration of emergency martial law is a challenge to democracy and can no longer be called the president of the Republic of Korea.

The legal profession also expressed serious concern.

The Korean Bar Association criticized it as an unconstitutional act that destroys liberal democracy and constitutional order and called for immediate lifting.
The
Lawyers for a Democratic Society group stressed that the president, who abuses his power to drive citizens who criticize him as anti-state forces, should resign himself.

The medical community, which contains the "return of field departure majors within 48 hours" in the decree, also expressed its position.

Park Dan, chairman of the emergency committee of the Korean Medical Council, criticized the declaration of martial law on social media and said he would do his best to treat the people anytime, anywhere as a doctor.

This is YTN's Yusuhyeon at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul.