South Korean President Faces Impeachment Push After Martial Law Reversal

President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief martial law declaration, condemned as unconstitutional, has triggered nationwide protests and political fallout.

President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night, citing threats from 'anti-state forces,' but reversed the order within six hours following a parliamentary vote rejecting it.
The opposition-controlled National Assembly deemed the martial law unconstitutional and has initiated impeachment proceedings, demanding Yoon’s resignation.
The declaration, South Korea’s first martial law since the 1980s, led to widespread protests and calls for Yoon’s removal, with unions threatening strikes until he steps down.
Yoon’s approval ratings have plummeted to 19%, exacerbated by scandals involving his wife, Kim Keon Hee, and allegations of misuse of power.
The crisis has destabilized South Korea’s financial markets, prompting emergency interventions, and raised international concerns about the state of democracy in the country.