Official announcement from the South Korean National Assembly

South Korea's Ruling Party Opposes Yoon's Impeachment Over Martial Law Attempt

Dec 7, 2024, 08:11 AM

South Korea's ruling People Power Party (PPP) has decided to oppose the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol, which was set to be voted on in the National Assembly. The party's stance comes in response to Yoon's failed attempt at implementing martial law. Despite the opposition's efforts to impeach the president, the PPP has urged its members to vote down the motion, with party officials indicating that they would not support it. Additionally, the ruling party is also against a special probe into the activities of the first lady. The impeachment motion requires only a small number of defectors from the PPP to pass, but the party's decision to boycott the vote significantly reduces the likelihood of its success.