Whoa! South Korea's political scene just got a whole lot more intense! 🔥 On Wednesday, opposition parties came together to submit a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. This comes right after he declared emergency martial law on Tuesday night, which was lifted early Wednesday when the National Assembly voted against it.
A whopping 191 lawmakers from the main liberal opposition Democratic Party and five minor opposition parties are behind the move to oust President Yoon. Talk about a united front! 🧑🤝🧑
The plan is to report the motion to the plenary session on Thursday and hold a secret vote between Friday and Saturday, according to local media. The stakes are high, and everyone is holding their breath to see what happens next! 😱
Here's the lowdown on how it works: South Korea's 300-member parliament must vote on the impeachment motion within 72 hours after it's presented. To pass, at least two-thirds of the lawmakers need to vote in favor—that's over 200 votes!
If the motion passes, the constitutional court will have up to 180 days to deliberate. During this time, President Yoon would be suspended from his duties. The drama is real, folks! 🎭
Stay tuned as we keep you updated on this unfolding story that's got everyone buzzing. 📢
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South Korean opposition parties submit motion to impeach president
cgtn.com
