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South Korea's President Yoon Faces Impeachment Vote After Martial Law Reversal

Dec 4, 2024, 05:50 AM

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment vote in the National Assembly following his brief declaration of martial law, which was subsequently reversed. Six opposition parties have moved to file an impeachment bill against him, accusing him of treason. The National Assembly is expected to vote on the impeachment on December 6th or 7th. This political crisis marks one of the most significant in South Korea in recent decades, prompted by President Yoon's attempt to impose martial law.