South Korea’s Constitutional Court has initiated trial proceedings to determine the fate of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended after declaring martial law and sparking nationwide political turmoil. Yoon’s impeachment was approved by MPs last Saturday, following mass protests demanding his resignation. The court has six months to decide whether to remove Yoon from … Read more
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
North Korea has strongly condemned South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law, likening the move to a military coup and accusing him of pursuing a “fascist dictatorship.” Yoon made the surprising declaration last week, alleging that North Korea sympathizers were attempting to destabilize his government. His political future remains uncertain, … 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