Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:16am on 04 Dec 2024,Wednesday International
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces mounting calls to resign after briefly imposing martial law, citing threats to democracy. Troops surrounded Parliament as the declaration unfolded, sparking widespread protests. The National Assembly swiftly overruled Yoon’s move in a 190-0 vote, prompting him to lift martial law after six hours. The opposition Democratic Party accused Yoon of a "grave constitutional violation" and vowed to pursue impeachment. If impeached, Yoon’s powers would transfer to Prime Minister Han Duck-soo until the Constitutional Court rules. This marks South Korea's first martial law since 1987, intensifying the country’s political turmoil.
