Yoon Impeached Amid Martial Law Controversy: South Korea Faces Political Upheaval South Korean lawmakers voted on December 14, 2024, to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his controversial attempt to impose martial law earlier in the month. The opposition hailed the impeachment as a “victory of the people,” while public rallies for and against Yoon […]
South Korean lawmakers have impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol following his unsuccessful attempt to impose martial law on December 3, 2024. The vote, which occurred on December 14, saw 204 lawmakers vote in favor of impeachment, citing insurrection allegations, while 85 voted against. Three lawmakers abstained, and eight votes were nullified. As a result, Yoon […]
