🔥 Political Drama Unfolds in South Korea 🇰🇷
In a shocking turn of events, Han Dong-hoon, leader of South Korea's ruling People Power Party, has called for President Yoon Suk-yeol to be immediately suspended from his duties. 🙅♂️ Han alleges that President Yoon poses a danger to the country following newly revealed facts.
At an emergency meeting with party leadership, Han claimed to have \"credible evidence\" that Yoon mobilized troops in a bid to arrest politicians during a recent martial law declaration. 🪖
\"I learned last night the president ordered the defense counterintelligence commander to arrest major political leaders, characterizing them as anti-state forces, and mobilized intelligence institutions in the process,\" Han stated.
He added, \"It's my judgment that an immediate suspension of President Yoon's official duties is necessary to protect South Korea and its people.\" 🛡️
🌀 A Change of Heart
What's even more surprising is that Han's remarks come just a day after he pledged his party would fight the opposition-led impeachment motion against President Yoon. However, he stopped short of calling for impeachment directly. 🤔
🗳️ Opposition Gears Up for Impeachment Vote
Lee Jae-myung, leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, emphasized in a televised speech that suspending Yoon is crucial and must happen \"quickly.\" The opposition plans to hold a parliamentary vote on the president's impeachment around 7 p.m. local time on Saturday. 🕖
The opposition parties currently hold 192 seats in the National Assembly. To pass the impeachment motion, they need at least 200 votes—a two-thirds majority in the 300-seat parliament—which means they require support from at least eight members of the ruling party. 🔢
🤯 What Happens If Yoon Is Impeached?
If the impeachment passes, President Yoon would immediately lose his constitutional powers. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would step in as acting leader until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove Yoon from office or restore his duties. ⚖️
Prime Minister Han urged all cabinet members and public servants to stay at their posts to ensure the country's safety and maintain normalcy. This comes after nearly all cabinet members offered to resign following public backlash over Yoon's martial law declaration. 😮
📉 Approval Ratings Plummet
According to a recent Gallup Korea poll, Yoon's approval rating has dropped to a record low of 16%. Negative assessments of his leadership have risen to 75%. 📊
🕯️ Mass Protests Erupt
Citizens across South Korea are hitting the streets, holding candlelight vigils and rallies. People from all walks of life—including education, religion, NGOs, and the arts—are protesting against Yoon's controversial martial law declaration. ✊
Notably, President Yoon has not made any public appearances since he lifted the emergency martial law, which was in effect for only six hours, aimed at eradicating \"anti-state\" forces. 🤷♂️
🌐 What Does This Mean for South Korea?
The political turbulence has left many wondering about the future of South Korea's democracy. Will the impeachment proceed? Will stability return? Only time will tell. ⏳
Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding story. 📰
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S. Korean ruling party chief urges President Yoon's suspension of duty
cgtn.com
