Impeachment in South Korea: President Yoon Faces Fallout Over Martial Law Proposal
South Korean lawmakers have impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol following his controversial decision to impose martial law, which was reversed within hours amid intense public backlash and political opposition.
The move led to his suspension from office, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo assuming interim responsibilities.
The martial law declaration, the first in decades, sparked mass protests and criticism of Yoon’s leadership.
The constitutional court will now decide whether to confirm his impeachment, a process that could take months.