News24 | South Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon after back-track on martial law
Wednesday, 4 December 2024 () South Korean lawmakers on Wednesday called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, triggering the biggest political crisis in decades in Asia's fourth-largest
South Korea faced a political storm after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, citing threats from North Korea and anti-state forces. Parliament rejected the move within hours, prompting nationwide protests, calls for impeachment, and economic repercussions. The crisis has raised questions...
Russia expressed concern over the unfolding political crisis in South Korea, following President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law and subsequent reversal. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Moscow was monitoring the "tragic situation" in South Korea, but reassured that there were no threats to Russian citizens in the country. Zakharova also pointed to the "provocative actions" of the United States and its allies as contributing factors to the instability on the Korean Peninsula. Russia has recently strengthened its ties with North Korea, including a mutual defense agreement signed between President Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Meanwhile, the political situation in South Korea has sparked international backlash, with lawmakers submitting a bill to impeach President Yoon.
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South Korea witnessed a dramatic day as President Yoon Suk Yeol’s unprecedented declaration of martial law sent shockwaves through the nation. Armored vehicles and troops briefly mobilized on the streets of Seoul, sparking mass protests outside Parliament. Thousands of citizens, braving freezing temperatures, chanted slogans demanding the president's resignation. The martial law announcement, the first in over four decades, was abruptly reversed hours later amid mounting backlash and a parliamentary vote blocking the move. Opposition parties have since submitted a motion to impeach President Yoon, who accused his critics of being “anti-state forces.”
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Shocking footage reveals South Korean troops storming the National Assembly in Seoul during President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived attempt to impose martial law. The dramatic scenes unfold as security cameras capture military helicopters arriving overnight and soldiers attempting to enter the parliament building. The incident unfolded after Yoon’s controversial decision to impose martial law, aimed at addressing political opposition. The move, which sparked chaos in the legislature, was swiftly rejected by parliamentarians. Tensions escalated further as lawmakers clashed over the president’s authority, and protests erupted outside the building. Watch as South Korea’s political crisis intensifies in this unprecedented moment of military intervention.
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South Korea’s Defense Minister, Kim Yong-Hyun, resigned following his involvement in President Yoon Suk Yeol's controversial martial law declaration. The decree, which temporarily placed troops around the National Assembly, faced swift public and parliamentary backlash. As opposition parties push for impeachment, the country is grappling with the political fallout of this unprecedented move.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing calls to resign after his short-lived attempt to impose martial law was voted down by lawmakers. Yoon's actions have brought thousands of people to the..
In an unprecedented move, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared martial law, marking the first time since 1980. The controversial decision, aimed at "eradicating pro-North Korean..
South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol said the announcement was in response to the opposition, which he accused of paralysing the government and sympathising with North Korea.
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