Why was South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol impeached? Ruling party MPs back opposition motion
The opposition-controlled South Korean Parliament voted out President Yoon Suk Yeol with the support of MPs from his own ruling People Power Party
The opposition-controlled South Korean Parliament voted out President Yoon Suk Yeol with the support of MPs from his own ruling People Power Party
The opposition-controlled South Korean Parliament voted out President Yoon Suk Yeol with the support of MPs from his own ruling People Power Party
The opposition-controlled South Korean Parliament voted out President Yoon Suk Yeol with the support of MPs from his own ruling People Power Party
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached for a second time on Saturday amid mass protests in the country.
Why was Yoon Suk Yeol impeached?
Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment come amid his controversial martial law decree to address a political deadlock. The martial law saw massive outrage in the country, with protesters calling for his resignation.
The Parliament, which is controlled by the opposition, rejected the martial law decree. The MPs sought Yoon's impeachment over alleged violation of law following which they voted him out at 4pm local time.
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