South Korea’s political scene is heating up as opposition parties have submitted a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. This bold move comes after President Yoon declared emergency martial law on Tuesday night, only to lift it early Wednesday when the National Assembly voted against it.
On Wednesday, 191 lawmakers from the main liberal opposition Democratic Party and five other minor opposition parties proposed the impeachment motion. They plan to present it to the plenary session on Thursday, with a vote expected between Friday and Saturday.
By law, the 300-member National Assembly must hold a secret vote on the impeachment motion within 72 hours after it’s presented. For the motion to pass, it needs to be initiated by a majority of lawmakers and approved by at least two-thirds of the legislators—requiring over 200 votes in favor.
If the motion passes, the Constitutional Court will deliberate the case for up to 180 days. During this period, President Yoon will be suspended from his duties.
This development marks a significant moment in South Korea’s politics, with potential implications for the country’s leadership and future direction. The world is watching closely as events unfold in Seoul.
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South Korean opposition parties submit motion to impeach president
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