Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:36pm on 04 Dec 2024,Wednesday International
South Korea's opposition lawmakers filed an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol following his failed martial law declaration. Yoon claimed the order aimed to prevent a North Korean takeover, but it sparked mass protests and condemnation. Opposition leaders accused Yoon of "insurrectionary behavior" and demanded his resignation. Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun and top aides have resigned amid the fallout. Parliament will vote on the impeachment by Saturday, needing support from at least 200 lawmakers. If passed, Yoon will face a Constitutional Court trial. Meanwhile, nationwide protests and labor strikes continue, pressuring the president to step down.
