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South Korea’s parliament is expected to vote down President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment motion due to lack of quorum, as ruling People Power Party lawmakers refuse to participate in the ballot.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol apologized to the nation for declaring martial law and faces an imminent impeachment vote as divisions within his party deepen.
President Yoon Suk-yeol will address South Korea ahead of an impeachment vote, as opposition parties push for his removal amid rising political tensions.
South Korea’s ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon has called for the immediate suspension of President Yoon Suk-yeol, citing credible evidence of abuse of power and plans to mobilize troops against political leaders.
South Korea’s acting Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho has denied reports of a new martial law order, apologizing for concerns caused by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s recent declaration earlier this week.
Amid the fallout from President Yoon Suk-yeol’s imposition of martial law, South Korea’s parliament is set for a pivotal impeachment vote, reflecting deep political turmoil in the country.
South Korea’s ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon urges suspension of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s powers amid fallout from martial law declaration.
South Korea’s army chief Park An-su has offered his resignation, following the acceptance of Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun’s resignation by President Yoon, signaling significant leadership changes.
South Korean prosecutors have banned ex-defense minister Kim Yong-hyun from leaving the country after his resignation over a reported proposal of emergency martial law to President Yoon Suk-yeol.
South Korean prosecutors have banned former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun from leaving the country after his resignation amid reports he proposed declaring emergency martial law to President Yoon Suk-yeol.
South Korea’s parliament has impeached the chief state auditor and three top prosecutors amid controversies over investigations into the relocation of the presidential office and the first lady.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces impeachment as political turmoil intensifies. With the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, the nation awaits a pivotal vote by lawmakers.
President Yoon Suk-yeol accepts Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun’s resignation amid martial law crisis, nominating Ambassador Choi Byung-hyuk as the new defense minister.
China calls on South Korea to protect Chinese nationals after brief martial law imposition.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces impeachment after attempting to impose martial law. Opposition parties have submitted a motion to the National Assembly, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s democracy.
South Korea’s Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has resigned amid political turmoil following an impeachment motion over emergency martial law issues, potentially impacting the nation’s defense policies.
South Korea’s Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has resigned amid political turmoil, following an impeachment motion proposed by the main opposition party over emergency martial law controversy.
South Korea’s Democratic Party moves to impeach Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun over his reported proposal of martial law to President Yoon Suk-yeol.
South Korea’s opposition parties have submitted a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol following his declaration of emergency martial law, sparking a significant political crisis.
All members of the South Korean State Council have reportedly offered their resignations to Prime Minister Han Duck-soo during a meeting on Wednesday, signaling a significant shift in the country’s political landscape.