Seoul, Dec 1 (NationPress) President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea stated on Monday that it is crucial to fully resolve the unresolved “acts of insurrection” linked to last year’s martial law attempt to prevent their future occurrence, especially as the first anniversary of this event approaches.

Lee shared this insight on X, previously known as Twitter, where he linked to a news article indicating that South Korean forces had released leaflets directed at North Korea prior to the North's own response.

“We stood at the edge of war, and it was the citizens of the great Republic of Korea who averted it,” Lee remarked.

“(They) sought to ignite a war under the guise of martial law, even instructing military personnel to launch balloons towards the North,” he cautioned, emphasizing that if these acts of insurrection remain unaddressed, they will “surely reappear in the future.”

This statement comes just two days before the anniversary of the failed martial law declaration by former President Yoon Suk Yeol, as reported by Yonhap news agency.

President Lee Jae Myung is set to give a special address commemorating the first anniversary of his predecessor’s brief martial law, focusing on the public's vital role in restoring democracy, according to the presidential office on Sunday.

Presidential Secretary for Communication and Public Relations, Lee Kyu-yeon, mentioned that the address, scheduled for Wednesday, will highlight “the public’s efforts to transform a time of extreme chaos into peace” through their protests.

After the address, Lee will host a press conference with approximately 80 international journalists under the theme “A Renewed Democracy: One Year On.”

“(President Lee) will reaffirm the restoration of democracy in Korea to the global community and convey a message of national unity during the press conference,” the Secretary informed reporters.

Additionally, Lee will organize a luncheon with five prominent figures representing the three branches of government—National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik, Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, Constitutional Court Chief Kim Sang-hwan, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, and National Election Commission Chair Roh Tae-ak—to reflect on the implications of martial law and discuss future challenges, according to the Secretary.