South Korea opposition-controlled National Assembly votes to impeach acting president
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly voted Friday to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo despite vehement protests by governing party lawmakers, further deepening the country’s political crisis set off by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning imposition of martial law and ensuing impeachment.
Protesters in S. Korea call for impeached president Yoon to step down
Tens of thousands of South Korean protesters rallied in Seoul on Saturday (December 28), intensifying calls for the immediate resignation of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.
South Korean lawmakers impeach acting president as crisis deepens
The vote was the second major impeachment in two weeks after President Yoon’s ill-fated martial law bid set off turmoil. The country’s currency has plunged.
South Korea’s Parliament Votes to Impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol Over His Martial Law Order
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s parliament on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his stunning and short-lived martial law decree, a move that ended days of political paralysis but set up an intense debate over Yoon's fate, as jubilant crowds roared to celebrate another defiant moment in the country's resilient democracy.
South Korea's acting president Han Duck-Soo impeached as Yoon goes on trial
The impeachment of Han Duck-soo, acting president since Yoon was impeached on Dec. 14 for declaring martial law, has thrown South Korea's once-vibrant democratic success story into uncharted territory.
South Korean interim president impeached two weeks after former leader ousted
South Korea’s parliament impeached acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday over a short-lived martial law.Dec. 27, 2024
Rival Protests Planned In South Korea After Second Leader Impeached
Protests were planned across South Korea on Saturday, as supporters and opponents of suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol prepared to hold rival rallies two weeks after he was impeached.
South Korea’s Leader Holds Onto Power as the Net Closes In
President Yoon Suk Yeol shows no sign of stepping down, as investigators raided his office and more members of his own party ...
South Korea's ruling party discusses Yoon resigning in Feb before snap election
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's ruling party said on Tuesday that it was discussing ...
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