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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment on December 14, 2024, has plunged the nation into political turmoil, exposing deep divisions and raising questions about its democratic resilience.
Han Dong-hoon, leader of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party, resigns after President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, marking significant political shifts in the country.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has begun impeachment hearings against President Yoon Suk-yeol over allegations of a martial law attempt, starting a process that could lead to his removal from office.
South Korea’s joint investigation team plans to question President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday in connection with a martial law probe, marking a significant event in the nation’s political arena.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has defied a summons for questioning in an investigation into his attempted imposition of martial law, prosecutors announced.
Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol failed to appear for a prosecutors’ summons in connection with his controversial imposition of martial law, intensifying South Korea’s political crisis.
The National Assembly of South Korea has passed a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol on allegations of insurrection. Citizens of Seoul share their views on the political upheaval.
South Korea’s parliament has impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, making him the third president in the nation’s history to face such action. Crowds celebrated as Prime Minister Han Duck-soo steps in as acting leader.
South Korea’s parliament impeaches President Yoon Suk-yeol amid celebrations. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo steps in as acting president, pledging to stabilize state affairs.
South Korea faces political uncertainty as President Yoon Suk-yeol is impeached. With Prime Minister Han Duck-soo acting as president, the nation awaits the Constitutional Court’s decision.
South Korea’s National Assembly has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of insurrection following a failed attempt to impose martial law. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo steps in as interim leader.
South Korea’s parliament is set to vote a second time on impeaching President Yoon Suk-yeol amid allegations of rebellion linked to his controversial martial law decree, intensifying the nation’s political crisis.
South Korea’s parliament is set to vote again on impeaching President Yoon Suk-yeol, following allegations of rebellion linked to his controversial martial law decree, intensifying political turmoil in the nation.
South Korea’s parliament has advanced the vote on President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment by one hour to 4 p.m. Saturday, as lawmakers prepare for a critical decision.
South Korea’s parliament has filed a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol over his declaration of martial law, intensifying political tensions and raising concerns over the nation’s democracy.
South Korea’s parliament has reported a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol over his controversial martial law declaration.
South Korea’s parliament has filed a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law declaration, intensifying political tensions in the nation.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol vows to fight “until the very last minute,” defending his decision to declare martial law and deploy troops to parliament amid an insurrection probe.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol defends his martial law order as he faces a second impeachment vote, asserting it was necessary to protect the constitutional order.
South Korean police were blocked from raiding the presidential office after security services refused to cooperate with an investigation into President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief imposition of martial law.