South Korea's Parliament introduces bill to impeach President
Photo: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (Getty Images)
South Korea's opposition parties have introduced a bill to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol to Parliament. It could be approved in the coming days, according to Reuters.
According to the agency, six South Korean opposition parties have submitted a bill to impeach the President, who has already faced accusations of harsh leadership from both his opponents and within his own party.
The vote is scheduled for November 6-7. If the opposition’s initiative receives the necessary votes, the issue will be referred to the Constitutional Court.
Martial law in South Korea
On December 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in the country. The reasons for this were not related to a military threat but rather the internal political situation. This sparked a strong reaction both within South Korea and internationally.
Later, the South Korean government approved the lifting of martial law, and the President halted the special regime in the country. In total, martial law in South Korea lasted for about six hours.
South Korea's opposition issued a harsh ultimatum to the President, demanding his resignation.
For more details on why martial law was declared in South Korea and its consequences, see the material by RBC-Ukraine.
