Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:53pm on 07 Dec 2024,Saturday International
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol avoided impeachment after his martial law declaration, as his People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the vote. Opposition protests drew up to 1 million demonstrators demanding Yoon’s removal. Yoon had briefly suspended civilian rule and deployed troops to parliament, sparking global concern. Despite his apology for the turmoil, the impeachment motion failed to gain the required two-thirds majority. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung vowed to reintroduce the motion. Analysts predict a prolonged crisis with weekly protests as Yoon's approval rating plummets to 13%. Critics call Yoon "politically dead," urging his resignation.
