South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been impeached by the National Assembly following his controversial attempt to impose martial law, a move that has plunged the nation into political chaos midway through his presidency. The unicameral legislature voted 204 to 85 in favour of impeachment on Saturday, marking the second such vote in just over … Read more
Embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has defended his controversial decision to declare martial law last week, asserting that it was a necessary move to protect the nation’s democracy. In a surprise televised address on Thursday, Yoon explained that the declaration was a legal action taken to “prevent the collapse” of democracy and counter … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly avoided impeachment on Saturday after a parliamentary vote to remove him from office failed amid dramatic scenes in the National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite the reprieve, members of his own party, the People Power Party (PPP), have called for his resignation, deepening the political crisis. The … Read more