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South Korea's Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Demands President Yoon Suk-yeol's Resignation, Threatens Impeachment Proceedings

Dec 4, 2024, 12:44 AM

South Korea's main opposition party, the Democratic Party, has formally demanded the resignation of President Yoon Suk-yeol. The party, led by Lee Jae-myung, announced that it will initiate impeachment proceedings if the president does not step down. This announcement follows President Yoon's declaration of a state of emergency on the night of December 3, which the opposition criticized as an affront to democracy and an insult to the public. The Democratic Party stated that they would proceed with the impeachment process if their demands are not met, emphasizing the gravity of the situation in the political landscape of South Korea.