Yoon as president a 'significant risk' to South Korea, ruling party seeks his resignation before impeachment vote – Firstpost
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Yoon as president a 'significant risk' to South Korea, ruling party seeks his resignation before impeachment vote – Firstpost

Firstpost  

A day ahead of vote to impeach South Korean president, the country’s ruling party leader Hang Dong-hoon has intensified demand of Yoon Suk Yeol stepping down from the constitutional post, but vowed to block motion South Korea's ruling People Power Party's chief chief Han Dong-hoon demanded on December 6, 2024, said that President Yoon Suk Yeol stand down over his martial law attempt, warning he posed a great danger to the country. Warning of a “significant risk” of the South Korean President trying to subvert martial law again, the ruling People Power Party leader Hang Dong-hoon on Friday demanded that Yoon Suk Yeol be removed from the constitutional post. ‘Significant risk’ Han of Friday said that Yoon remaining in the post poses a “significant risk of extreme actions, like reattempting to impose martial law, which could potentially put the Republic of Korea and its citizens in great danger.” “Considering the newly emerging facts, I believe that a swift suspension of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s duties is necessary to safeguard the Republic of Korea and its people,” Han further said in televised comments. The President said that the move was to “safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea’s communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements plundering people’s freedom and happiness.” On Thursday, lawmakers grilled senior figures, including army chief of staff General Park An-su, who acted as Yoon’s martial law commander.

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South Korean acting president faces impeachment threat over Yoon probe delay
1 day, 2 hours ago

South Korean acting president faces impeachment threat over Yoon probe delay

India Today  

South Korea's main opposition party threatened on Monday to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo if he failed to proclaim a law to launch a special counsel investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed bid to impose martial law. The party, which has accused Han of aiding Yoon's martial law attempt and reported him to police, said it would "immediately initiate …

South Korea probe team issues Christmas Day summons for Yoon
3 days, 15 hours ago

South Korea probe team issues Christmas Day summons for Yoon

Raw Story  

Investigators probing suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his foiled martial law bid on Friday ordered him to appear before the country's corruption watchdog on Christmas Day -- after he snubbed a previous summons this week. Conservative leader Yoon was stripped of his duties by parliament last weekend following his short-lived December 3 martial law declaration, which plunged …

South Korean investigators seek to question reluctant president over martial law
3 days, 22 hours ago

South Korean investigators seek to question reluctant president over martial law

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean investigators on Friday again sought to question impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 declaration of martial law, summoning him for questioning on Christmas Day despite his repeated refusal to cooperate. Authorities have already arrested Yoon’s defense minister, police chief and several other military commanders involved in the attempt to enforce the …

Suspended South Korean President summoned by corruption watchdog on Christmas
4 days, 2 hours ago

Suspended South Korean President summoned by corruption watchdog on Christmas

India Today  

Investigators probing suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his foiled martial law bid on Friday ordered him to appear before the country's corruption watchdog on Christmas Day -- after he snubbed a previous summons this week. Conservative leader Yoon was stripped of his duties by parliament last weekend following his short-lived December 3 martial law declaration, which plunged …

South Korea’s ‘Hurry Hurry’ Culture Helps Bring Down a President
6 days, 3 hours ago

South Korea’s ‘Hurry Hurry’ Culture Helps Bring Down a President

Live Mint  

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s shock declaration of martial law revved up South Koreans from 0 to 100. “But when the momentum is there, it really translates into a huge amount of energy.” South Korea’s history helps explain its culture. In 1995, he set fire to 150,000 phones and faxes, some of them defective, to make a statement about quality control, …

South Korea’s Yoon given until December 21 to appear for questioning
6 days, 14 hours ago

South Korea’s Yoon given until December 21 to appear for questioning

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Korea’s impeached president Yoon …

South Korea: Yoon impeached but removing him may not be easy, he needs just one dissenting judge
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6 days, 19 hours ago

South Korea: Yoon impeached but removing him may not be easy, he needs just one dissenting judge

Firstpost  

Can South Korean President Yoon be removed from his post? In 2016, the Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment bill against Park after 91 days of its passage in South Korea’s National Assembly. South Korean media reports say Yoon’s impeachment trial case will likely be case number ‘2024 Heon-na 8’ in the court. Lens on the court South Korea’s Constitutional Court …

South Korea: Impeached President Yoon gets ultimatum, 'appear for questioning by Dec 21 or...'
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6 days, 21 hours ago

South Korea: Impeached President Yoon gets ultimatum, 'appear for questioning by Dec 21 or...'

Firstpost  

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been asked by prosecutors to appear by Saturday for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest An ultimatum to appear for questioning on Saturday December 21 over failed martial law bid or face possible arrest has been given by South Korean prosecutors to President Yoon Suk Yeol on …

South Korea's Yoon faces Saturday deadline over failed martial law bid: Report
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1 week ago

South Korea's Yoon faces Saturday deadline over failed martial law bid: Report

India Today  

South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday told impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear by the weekend for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest, the Yonhap news agency said. On Tuesday, prosecutors warned Yoon to appear for questioning over the martial law bid by Saturday or face a potential arrest warrant, Yonhap said citing the prosecution. …

S. Korea's constitutional court asks Yoon to submit written answers for impeachment trial
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1 week ago

S. Korea's constitutional court asks Yoon to submit written answers for impeachment trial

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-17 08:05 Speaker of the National Assembly Woo Won-shik bangs the gavel to pass the impeachment motion against South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol at the plenary session of the National Assembly in Seoul on December 14, 2024. SEOUL -- South Korea's constitutional court had asked President Yoon Suk-yeol to submit written answers for his impeachment trial by …

S. Korea's constitutional court asks Yoon to submit written answers for impeachment trial
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1 week ago

S. Korea's constitutional court asks Yoon to submit written answers for impeachment trial

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-17 08:05 Speaker of the National Assembly Woo Won-shik bangs the gavel to pass the impeachment motion against South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol at the plenary session of the National Assembly in Seoul on December 14, 2024. SEOUL -- South Korea's constitutional court had asked President Yoon Suk-yeol to submit written answers for his impeachment trial by …

South Korea's Yoon impeached: what happens next?
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1 week ago

South Korea's Yoon impeached: what happens next?

Raw Story  

South Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his shock decision to declare martial law last week, which plunged the country into some of its worst political turmoil in decades. "Those in favor of Yoon's removal are likely to rally at Gwanghwamun Square near the Constitutional Court," Bae Kang-hoon, a co-founder of the political think tank …

South Korea's Impeached President Avoids Investigators As Court Mulls His Fate
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1 week ago

South Korea's Impeached President Avoids Investigators As Court Mulls His Fate

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol dodged requests by investigative agencies to appear for questioning over his short-lived martial law decree, as the Constitutional Court began its first meeting Monday on Yoon’s case to determine whether to formally unseat or reinstate him. Agency investigator Son Yeong-jo cited presidential secretarial staff at Yoon’s …

South Korean investigators push to summon impeached President Yoon, as court set determine his fate
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1 week ago

South Korean investigators push to summon impeached President Yoon, as court set determine his fate

The Hindu  

South Korean law enforcement authorities are pushing to summon impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his short-lived martial law decree as the Constitutional Court began its first meeting Monday on Mr. Yoon’s case to determine whether to remove him from office or reinstate him. Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung urged the Constitutional Court to rule swiftly on Mr. …

Rewind 2024: The biggest scandals and controversies of the year
1 week ago

Rewind 2024: The biggest scandals and controversies of the year

Firstpost  

Another year is almost over and a new one is set to begin. From South Korea’s martial law to Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification in the Paris Olympics, here’s what raised eyebrows this year Participants gather to celebrate after South Korea's parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 14, 2024. On the …

South Korea's ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon resigns after pushing for Yoon's impeachment
1 week ago

South Korea's ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon resigns after pushing for Yoon's impeachment

Firstpost  

South Korea's ruling People Power Party's chief Han Dong-hoon demanded on December 6, 2024, said that President Yoon Suk Yeol stand down over his martial law attempt, warning he posed a great danger to the country. South Korea’s ruling People Power Party leader Han Dong Hoon stepped down as the party president days after the country’s president Yoon Suk Yeol …

South Korea’s president faces both impeachment and an insurrection probe – what’s next for Yoon Suk Yeol?
1 week, 1 day ago

South Korea’s president faces both impeachment and an insurrection probe – what’s next for Yoon Suk Yeol?

CNN  

Hong Kong/Seoul CNN — The vote by South Korea’s parliament to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday marked the culmination of a stunning political showdown sparked by his shock decision to impose martial law on the vibrant democratic country. In 2016, it took the Constitutional Court three months to reach the decision to remove Park Geun-hye, the country’s first …

South Korea’s Yoon remains defiant as court begins review of impeachment
1 week, 1 day ago

South Korea’s Yoon remains defiant as court begins review of impeachment

Al Jazeera  

Constitutional Court to hold its first public hearing on December 27 as Yoon announces his defence team. Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has rebuffed investigators, who are seeking answers over his failed bid to declare martial law, as the country’s Constitutional Court begins a parallel process of deciding whether he should be removed from office. It has set its …

South Korea's joint investigation team to summon President Yoon over insurrection charge
1 week, 1 day ago

South Korea's joint investigation team to summon President Yoon over insurrection charge

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-16 08:48 This handout from the South Korean Presidential Office via Yonhap taken and released on Dec 14, 2024 shows President Yoon Suk Yeol giving a public address from his official residence in Seoul. SEOUL -- S. Korea's joint investigation team will summon the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday on charges of insurrection and abuse of …

South Korea to begin President Yoon's impeachment review over martial law: Report
1 week, 1 day ago

South Korea to begin President Yoon's impeachment review over martial law: Report

India Today  

South Korea's Constitutional Court will begin on Monday reviewing the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his December 3 martial law attempt, said a court spokesperson, while investigators plan to question him this week according to Yonhap news. Yoon and a number of senior officials face potential charges of insurrection, for the short-lived martial law. A joint team of …

S. Korea's ruling party leader announces resignation after Yoon's impeachment
1 week, 1 day ago

S. Korea's ruling party leader announces resignation after Yoon's impeachment

China Daily  

SEOUL -- South Korea's ruling party leader on Monday announced his resignation after President Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached by the parliament last Saturday. Han Dong-hoon, leader of the People Power Party, said in a televised press conference that he resigned as the party's supreme council collapsed with the resignation of its members, making it impossible for him to carry out …

S. Korea's ruling party leader announces resignation after Yoon's impeachment
1 week, 1 day ago

S. Korea's ruling party leader announces resignation after Yoon's impeachment

China Daily  

SEOUL -- South Korea's ruling party leader on Monday announced his resignation after President Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached by the parliament last Saturday. Han Dong-hoon, leader of the People Power Party, said in a televised press conference that he resigned as the party's supreme council collapsed with the resignation of its members, making it impossible for him to carry out …

South Korea’s president is impeached
1 week, 1 day ago

South Korea’s president is impeached

Live Mint  

The day of reckoning has arrived for Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s president. Following that disappointing result, “I was sad, so I went drinking," says Kim Seong-nam, an electronics-company employee who has come out to protest four times since the martial law declaration. The affirmative vote in the assembly triggered Mr Yoon’s immediate suspension from office; the prime minster, Han …

South Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon is impeached
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

South Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon is impeached

The Hindu  

South Korea’s Opposition leader offered on Sunday to work with the government to ease the political tumult as officials sought to reassure allies and markets, a day after the Opposition-controlled Parliament voted to impeach conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol over a short-lived attempt to impose martial law. Liberal Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, whose party holds a majority in the …

Biden calls alliance with South Korea 'linchpin for peace' in region
1 week, 1 day ago

Biden calls alliance with South Korea 'linchpin for peace' in region

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden underscored the strength of the U.S. relationship with South Korea during a call Saturday with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became acting president after the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol. "President Biden expressed his confidence that the Alliance will remain the linchpin for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region during Acting President Han's tenure," the White …

South Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon's impeachement
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon's impeachement

New Indian Express  

SEOUL: South Korea’s opposition leader on Sunday urged the Constitutional Court to rule swiftly on a bid to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, a day after parliament voted to impeach him over a short-lived attempt to impose martial law. Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the opposition Democratic Party, told reporters Sunday that a swift ruling is the only …

South Korean leaders seek calm after President Yoon’s impeachment
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korean leaders seek calm after President Yoon’s impeachment

Al Jazeera  

Main opposition party says it will not seek to impeach the acting president after martial law attempt. South Korea is attempting to reassure its allies as the country’s opposition leader offers to work with the government, in an attempt to restore calm following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. Acting President Han Duck-soo spoke with United States President Joe Biden …

Lessons for democracy from impeachment of South Korean President
1 week, 2 days ago

Lessons for democracy from impeachment of South Korean President

New Indian Express  

A dramatic power grab in South Korea through martial law was undone in just six hours, and President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached a couple of weeks later, showing how an alert parliament and polity can quickly arrest a stunning slide in democracy. It holds lessons for the entire democratic world where brute majority in the house of the people often …

Parliament strips Yoon of powers; court to make final call
1 week, 2 days ago

Parliament strips Yoon of powers; court to make final call

China Daily  

People participate in a demonstration against Yoon Suk-yeol at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on Sunday, a day after his presidential powers were suspended by the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. Yonhap News Agency The parliament of the Republic of Korea impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday over his short-lived martial law decree, sparking jubilation among supporters of the …

Yoon Suk Yeol | President’s gambit declined
1 week, 2 days ago

Yoon Suk Yeol | President’s gambit declined

The Hindu  

Around half past ten on the night of December 3, Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s President and leader of the conservative People Power Party, appeared on national television to declare “emergency martial law”. Mr. Lee, having lost the Presidential race to Mr. Yoon, bounced back with a seat in the National Assembly where he has emerged as the dominant figure …

Who is Han Duck-soo? South Korea’s acting President after Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Who is Han Duck-soo? South Korea’s acting President after Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment

Live Mint  

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has taken on the role of acting president following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday. His extensive career includes positions such as: Prime Minister : His current term as prime minister began with President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration in 2022. Leadership in a time of uncertainty As acting president, Han faces …

Who is Han Duck Soo, South Korea's new acting President after Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment?
1 week, 2 days ago

Who is Han Duck Soo, South Korea's new acting President after Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment?

Hindustan Times  

South Korea's prime minister Han Duck-Soo became the country's acting President following the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday for his attempt to impose a short-lived martial law. Acting South Korean President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo delivers an address to the nation at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea on December 14. Han also said his entire …

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over controversial martial law decree
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over controversial martial law decree

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Korean president Yoon Suk …

From star prosecutor to an impeached president: The rise and fall of South Korea's Yoon Seok Yeol
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

From star prosecutor to an impeached president: The rise and fall of South Korea's Yoon Seok Yeol

Firstpost  

South Korean lawmakers voted on Saturday to impeach President Yeon Seok Yeol for his botched attempt to implement martial law. However, his presidency is marred by a series of missteps and scandals South Korean lawmakers acted on the growing discontent among public and voted in the National Assembly to impeach the president Yoon Seok Yeol. Protesters attend a rally calling …

Why have South Korea MPs voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol? What’s next for him?
1 week, 2 days ago

Why have South Korea MPs voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol? What’s next for him?

Firstpost  

South Korea’s parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law decree on December 3. A woman lies on a road to block a vehicle transporting an army unit, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, in Seoul, on December 4. Thank you very much.” Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party, …

’Will step aside’, says President Yoon Suk Yeol as South Korean parliament votes to impeach him over martial law order
1 week, 2 days ago

’Will step aside’, says President Yoon Suk Yeol as South Korean parliament votes to impeach him over martial law order

Live Mint  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on Saturday over his recent attempt to impose martial law in the country. The top official said he would "step aside" after the National Assembly voted against him but vowed to fight for his political future. The President had stunned South Koreans late on December 3 after sending heavily armed soldiers into …

'Will step aside': South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol on being impeached
1 week, 2 days ago

'Will step aside': South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol on being impeached

Hindustan Times  

Hours after the parliament voted to remove him from office, South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday said he would “step aside”. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks at the presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Earlier today, South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon following his attempt to impose martial law …

'Stepping aside for a while': Yoon after South Korean MPs vote to impeach him
1 week, 2 days ago

'Stepping aside for a while': Yoon after South Korean MPs vote to impeach him

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who has taken over as the acting president, said he would make his utmost efforts to ensure stability after Yoon’s impeachment Moments after the South Korean Parliament voted to impeach him, Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday said that he would “step aside for a while” as he urged an end to to “politics of excess and …

South Korean MPs Vote To Impeach President Yoon Over Martial Law Debacle
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1 week, 2 days ago

South Korean MPs Vote To Impeach President Yoon Over Martial Law Debacle

ABP News  

Seoul, Dec 14 The South Korea's National Assembly voted on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched imposition of martial law. Yoon will be suspended from his duties as soon as the impeachment resolution is delivered to his office, while Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will serve as acting president, reports Yonhap news agency. A second impeachment motion …

South Korea impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial-law decision
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korea impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial-law decision

Live Mint  

SEOUL—South Korea’s legislature impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his decision to briefly institute martial law, kick-starting a monthslong process to potentially select a new leader following one of the nation’s most tumultuous chapters in recent years. Yoon, about halfway through a five-year term ending in 2027, won’t be removed from office until South Korea’s constitutional court reviews and certifies …

South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over his martial law order
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over his martial law order

The Hindu  

South Korea’s parliament on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his stunning and short-lived martial law decree, a move that ended days of political paralysis but set up an intense debate over Mr. Yoon’s fate, as jubilant crowds roared to celebrate another defiant moment in the country’s resilient democracy. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik said Mr. Yoon’s impeachment …

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached After Martial Law Order
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached After Martial Law Order

Huff Post  

In this photo released by South Korean President Office via Yonhap, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks at the presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. via AP SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s parliament on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his stunning and short-lived martial law decree, a move that ended days of …

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached by parliament after botched martial law bid
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached by parliament after botched martial law bid

Firstpost  

204 lawmakers voted in favour of the impeachment motion against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, which was floated in the South Korean National Assembly for the second time, after failing to garner support in the first round. In a major turn of events South Korean National Assembly voted to impeach the country’s President Yoon Suk Yeol, after failing to …

South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over decision to declare martial law
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over decision to declare martial law

Live Mint  

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the National Assembly following his controversial attempt to declare martial law, which lasted only six hours. Yoon Suk Yeol rescinded the martial law order shortly after it was imposed in South Korea, but the damage had been done, plunging the nation into a constitutional crisis. There …

South Korea’s Yoon Faces Growing Chance of Impeachment in Vote
1 week, 3 days ago

South Korea’s Yoon Faces Growing Chance of Impeachment in Vote

Live Mint  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a second impeachment vote on Saturday over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, with the result likely to either throw the nation into months of caretaker rule or give the embattled leader a further political lifeline. Yoon survived the first impeachment attempt last week after members of his People Power Party boycotted …

South Korea's President Yoon to face second impeachment vote as thousands demand his resignation
1 week, 3 days ago

South Korea's President Yoon to face second impeachment vote as thousands demand his resignation

Firstpost  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will be facing a second impeachment vote on Saturday, a week after the first attempt to remove him from office foundered. Yoon has been under a major scrutiny after his botched martial law bid South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will be facing yet another impeachment vote as lawmakers are due to convene again …

Impeachment motion against Yoon passed by S. Korea's National Assembly
1 week, 3 days ago

Impeachment motion against Yoon passed by S. Korea's National Assembly

China Daily  

South Korea's National Assembly passed on Saturday a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol amid growing calls for Yoon to step down over his martial law decree. Although the majority of lawmakers from the ruling party boycotted the first impeachment vote on Dec 7, all 300 lawmakers voted on the second motion. The passage of the impeachment motion is a …

South Korea's 11 days of turmoil
1 week, 3 days ago

South Korea's 11 days of turmoil

New Indian Express  

South Korean lawmakers on Saturday voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. He says he wants to protect the country from "threats posed by North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements plundering people's freedom and happiness". Opposition lawmakers also quickly file separate complaints of "insurrection" against Yoon, his defence …

South Korean Parliament votes to impeach President Yoon over martial law bid
1 week, 3 days ago

South Korean Parliament votes to impeach President Yoon over martial law bid

New Indian Express  

South Korean lawmakers on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid, with the opposition declaring a "victory of the people." South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday said he would "step aside" after parliament voted to remove him from office, urging an end to "politics of excess and confrontation". Two hundred votes were …

South Korean president impeached, ending an 11-day standoff
1 week, 3 days ago

South Korean president impeached, ending an 11-day standoff

LA Times  

South Korean lawmakers voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol, whose short-lived declaration of martial law this month upended the democratic order and sparked a crescendoing campaign for his ouster. Kim Ji-hoon, a 32-year-old actor in Seoul who recently worked as an extra in “12.12: The Day” — a historical drama that tells the story of one of South Korea’s …

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