South Korea opposition files motion to impeach Yoon

EPA Protesters hold placards and flags during a demonstration calling for the dismissal and impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, 04 December 2024
“Arrest Yoon Suk-yeol,” angry critizens chanted as they fill the streets

South Korea’s opposition lawmakers have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law.

The country woke up to an uncertain reality on Wednesday after a night of unprecedented scenes which saw Yoon unexpectedly impose martial law, 190 lawmakers gathering to vote it down, and a sudden reversal of the decision.

After tabling the impeachment motion, South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party condemned Yoon’s initial martial law declaration as “insurrectionary behaviour”.

Parliament will have to voteon whether to impeach Yoon by Saturday.

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