South Korean President Yoon’s impeachment vote fails after ruling party boycotts it
- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment attempt on December 7 after his controversial push for martial law.
- His deployment of the military at the National Assembly shocked South Korean citizens, and he is seen as a threat to democracy.
- Public pressure for his resignation is growing, and police are investigating him for alleged insurrection related to his martial law declaration.
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Yoon still commands military despite ceding authority, Seoul belatedly confirms
President Yoon Suk-yeol remains the legal commander-in-chief of South Korean armed forces despite the fallout from his controversial declaration of martial law, Seoul belatedly confirmed on Monday, after his decision to cede power to the ruling party raised questions about who would command the military in a North Korea contingency. The military command authority “belongs […]
President Jun Szogjol is still the commander-in-chief of the army, the Ministry of Defense announced on Monday, after it was revealed that criminal proceedings are underway against Jun for declaring martial law last week. The main opposition Democratic Party has called for Jun to be stripped of his authority to command the military. The impeachment motion against the South Korean president failed during the vote held in the parliament on Saturda…
Is anyone in charge of South Korea?
We imagine Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is enjoying the scent of chaos emanating from his southern border. Last week, you’ll recall, President Yoon Suk Yeol took a page from Kim’s playbook and declared martial law in South Korea. That ended quickly, but the instability continues.Deeply unpopular and hounded by scandals, Yoon may have thought he could take out his political enemies by suspending military and political activities, but steadfast legi…
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