South Korea's President Faces Travel Ban and Treason Investigation After Martial Law Attempt

President Yoon Suk Yeol remains in office despite failed impeachment vote, with investigations and public protests intensifying over his brief imposition of martial law.

• President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving South Korea as investigations into allegations of treason and insurrection begin, following his attempt to impose martial law last week.
• The impeachment motion against Yoon failed on Saturday after members of his ruling People Power Party walked out, preventing the opposition from reaching the required quorum.
• Yoon's approval rating has plummeted to 11%, with large-scale protests demanding his resignation and another impeachment vote planned for this weekend by opposition lawmakers.
• The political crisis has destabilized South Korea's economy, with significant drops in stock indices and concerns over the military chain of command as tensions with North Korea persist.
• Key international engagements and defense deals have been disrupted, and concerns are growing over the country's ability to navigate upcoming trade and diplomatic challenges with the incoming U.S. administration.

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