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South Korean opposition presents impeachment bill for Yoon

Deutsche Welle Wednesday, 4 December 2024 ()
Parties have submitted a bill to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his short-lived bid to impose martial law. His short-lived bid to impose martial law has also had diplomatic and financial consequences.
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