South Korean President Faces Political Turmoil After Martial Law Declaration

President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly avoids impeachment as protests grow and calls for his resignation intensify following a controversial martial law decree.

• President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment motion failed after lawmakers from his ruling People Power Party boycotted the vote, preventing the opposition from reaching the required two-thirds majority.
• Yoon's martial law declaration, which was overturned within hours by the National Assembly, has been widely condemned as unconstitutional and reminiscent of South Korea's past military dictatorships.
• Protests demanding Yoon's resignation or impeachment have swelled, with tens of thousands gathering outside the National Assembly and opposition leaders pledging to reintroduce impeachment motions weekly until successful.
• Allegations have surfaced that Yoon ordered the arrest of political opponents during the brief martial law period, further fueling criticism from both opposition and ruling party members.
• Yoon apologized publicly for the turmoil caused by his actions, while some members of his party have proposed constitutional reforms or an early resignation to address the escalating crisis.

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