South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over attempt to impose martial law
- South Korea's parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law.
- The impeachment follows concerns about the government's handling of widespread protests.
- Critics claim Yoon's administration mishandled the protests, raising fears of authoritarianism.
- Political analysts suggest the impeachment could lead to significant political instability in South Korea.
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South Korean president impeached, suspended from office
Whether or not Yoon is finally removed from office, the underlying economic and social crisis will continue to fuel political instability and the resort by the ruling class to anti-democratic methods to impose new burdens on working class.

South Korean investigators request impeached president to appear for questioning over martial law
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean law enforcement authorities will request that impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol appear for questioning this week
South Korean president impeached, court to decide his fate
The NewsSouth Korea’s parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol amid a spiraling political crisis.Yoon was suspended from office while a court deliberates whether to remove him permanently. Yoon, a conservative whose brief Dec. 4 declaration of martial law sparked the current turmoil, has been dogged by scandal throughout his two years in office, including allegations that his wife took illegal gifts. His martial law debacle was driven by “a …
South Korea - National Assembly Impeaches President Over Failed Putsch Attempt - The Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity
On December 3 the President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol launched a coup against the opposition ruled National Assembly. He declared martial law and ordered military special forces and police units to block law makers from assembling. But the assembly members did win the race: Just 150 minutes after the presidential announcement 191 of the 300 members of the National Assembly voted to immediately end the martial law status. Troops and police en…
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