Presidential Impeachment

South Korean Ruling Party Leader Calls for Yoon’s Impeachment After Martial Law Declaration

Following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of martial law, the leader of his ruling party, Han Dong-hoon, reversed his previous stance and now supports impeachment. This shift follows revelations that Yoon ordered the arrests of prominent politicians in addition to the martial law declaration. Han expressed fears of further radical actions by Yoon, jeopardizing South Korea’s safety. The impeachment vote is imminent, with the opposition close to securing the necessary two-thirds majority.

World News

South Korea’s President Faces Impeachment Bid After Martial Law Declaration

A bill to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol has been submitted to South Korean Parliament by six opposition parties, with a vote scheduled for November 6-7. The impeachment follows President Yoon’s controversial declaration and subsequent swift revocation of martial law, a decision made amidst intense domestic political turmoil. Should the impeachment bill pass, the Constitutional Court will review the matter. The opposition has also demanded President Yoon’s resignation. This action comes after accusations of harsh leadership from both opposition and members of his own party.

John Q. Hosedrinker Dec 4, 2024

Presidential Impeachment

South Korean Ruling Party Leader Calls for Yoon’s Impeachment After Martial Law Declaration

South Korea’s President Faces Impeachment Bid After Martial Law Declaration

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