South Korea's Opposition Submits Impeachment Motion Against President Yoon, Vote Scheduled

Dec 4, 2024, 09:28 AM

South Korea's opposition parties have submitted a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his brief imposition of martial law, which was swiftly rescinded after drawing troops to encircle parliament. The move to impeach Yoon comes in the wake of a political crisis, with lawmakers from six opposition parties signing the impeachment motion. This unprecedented action was prompted by Yoon's declaration of martial law on Tuesday, which he reversed hours later, leading to widespread protests and a unanimous vote by parliament to lift the order. The opposition's impeachment motion, signed by 190 opposition lawmakers and one independent, reflects the significant political turmoil and the public's reaction to the martial law decree. An impeachment vote in parliament could take place as early as Friday or Saturday, while a general strike has been launched demanding Yoon's resignation.