Hold onto your seats, folks! South Korea is buzzing with political drama that's straight out of a thriller. 🎬
Impeachment Motion Against Defense Minister
On Wednesday, the main opposition Democratic Party of South Korea dropped a bombshell by proposing an impeachment motion against Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, according to Yonhap News Agency.
Martial Law Controversy
So, what's the tea? 🫖 Kim was reportedly the one who suggested declaring martial law to President Yoon Suk-yeol. This led to Yoon making a surprise announcement on national TV Tuesday night, declaring an emergency martial law. 😲
A Swift Turn of Events
But wait, there's more! As the clock struck midnight, lawmakers rallied and vetoed the martial law declaration in the early hours of Wednesday. In response, President Yoon revoked the order, making it one whirlwind of a night in South Korean politics. 🌪️
What's Next?
With the impeachment motion on the table and the martial law drama unfolding, South Korea is on the edge of its seat. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops! 🔥
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ROK's Democratic Party proposes impeachment against defense chief
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