South Korea is buzzing with political drama as opposition parties have submitted a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol. 🧐 This comes after a controversial move where President Yoon declared an emergency martial law on December 3, only for it to be revoked by the National Assembly hours later!
The main liberal opposition Democratic Party, along with five minor parties, aren't backing down. They've planned to report the motion to a plenary session of the National Assembly on Friday and are gearing up for a vote at 5:00 p.m. local time on Saturday.
But here's the kicker: under South Korea's constitution, they need at least two-thirds of the 300 National Assembly lawmakers to pass the impeachment. If they pull it off, President Yoon's powers would be suspended while the Constitutional Court deliberates for up to 180 days. 😱
President Yoon defended his short-lived martial law declaration in a televised address, saying it was meant to protect against the \"legislative dictatorship\" of the majority opposition. He emphasized, \"I will fight to the end,\" making it clear he's not stepping down without a battle. 💪
In a surprising twist, the leader of Yoon's own party, Han Dong-hoon, is urging party members to vote for impeachment. Talk about drama! 🤯 This move makes it even more challenging for President Yoon to keep his position.
South Korea is definitely on edge as the impeachment vote approaches. Will President Yoon survive this political storm, or are we about to witness a significant shift in the country's leadership? Stay tuned! 📺
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S. Korea's opposition parties submit bill to impeach President Yoon
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