South Korean parliament introduces motion to impeach President Yoon

South Korean parliament introduces motion to impeach President Yoon


South Korean lawmakers submit a impeachment motion of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 4, 2024. 

Yonhap News Agency | Via Reuters

South Korea’s parliament on Thursday formally introduced a motion to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol, setting the stage for a historic vote which could oust the embattled president over a botched attempt to impose
martial law.

The impeachment motion against Yoon was reported to a plenary session that opened shortly after midnight on Thursday.

Following the introduction of the motion, a vote on impeachment must be heldwithin 24 to 72 hours.



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