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South Korean Petition to Impeach President Yoon Overwhelms Website

Over 800,000 signatures have caused significant delays, highlighting widespread discontent with Yoon's administration.

  • The petition accuses President Yoon of corruption and raising tensions with North Korea.
  • National Assembly Speaker promised to address the website disruptions.
  • South Korean law mandates parliamentary consideration for petitions with over 50,000 signatures.
  • The opposition Democratic Party remains hesitant to pursue impeachment despite public pressure.
  • President Yoon's approval ratings have been consistently low since taking office in 2022.
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