South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the National Assembly on December 14 following his controversial declaration of martial law on December 3.
Impeachment follows widespread public outrage over Yoon라이브 바카라 decision to deploy troops and police to block a crucial parliamentary vote on martial law.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the National Assembly on December 14 following his controversial declaration of martial law on December 3.
The impeachment motion passed with 204 lawmakers voting in favor. It led to an immediate suspension of Yoon from office. The prime minister, as per the Korean constitution, will assume the role of acting president in his absence.
However, the impeachment process is far from over. A trial will be conducted by the Constitutional Court, which could take several weeks. If six out of the nine judges vote to uphold the impeachment, Yoon will be permanently removed from office. In such a case, a presidential election must be held within 60 days of the ruling.
Meanwhile, The martial law controversy erupted on December 3, when Yoon's government briefly introduced a series of emergency measures that many perceived as an overreach of presidential power. Though the government quickly backtracked, the move drew widespread criticism and led to calls for accountability.
Yoon's support among the public has dwindled, particularly after the botched martial law attempt that raised questions about his leadership and decision-making. The president's political fortunes have worsened in the wake of these events, and his government now faces mounting pressure to address the growing calls for his impeachment.
Despite the Opposition라이브 바카라 control of 192 seats, they still fall short of the two-thirds majority required to remove Yoon. The combined six Opposition parties are rallying for the impeachment, but their success hinges on securing the crucial additional votes from the PPP.
The vote marks a critical moment in South Korea라이브 바카라 political landscape, as the country grapples with a president under siege. Whether Yoon survives this second impeachment attempt will depend on the political maneuvering in the coming hours and the outcome of the vote.