[Scene video+] Choi Sangmok said, "What I was worried about is real...National Emergency"

[Anchor]
Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok, who took on the new role of acting president due to the impeachment of Han Deok-soo, presided over the first NSC (National Security Council).

Let's listen to Acting President Choi Sang-mok himself.

[Choi Sang-mok / Acting President]
What I was concerned about became a reality.

This is the first national emergency in the history of the Constitution.

Political uncertainty that cannot be measured is threatening national security.

It is time to make all-out efforts to protect the safety of the Republic of Korea and the lives and safety of our people.

Please take advantage of the chaotic political situation and maintain a thorough readiness against North Korea's provocations and propaganda that can be carried out at any time.

The international situation surrounding the Korean Peninsula is severe.

We hope that you will work hard to cooperate with your allies and the international community while operating the cooperation of the Korea-U.S. alliance.

Please join forces with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Security so that the people do not worry about security insecurity.