Hey folks! Big developments are unfolding in South Korea 🇰🇷, and we've got all the deets for you. President Yoon Suk-yeol is scheduled to address the nation at 10 a.m. local time (that's 0100 GMT for our global readers) this Saturday morning.
Why the sudden speech? Well, things are heating up in Seoul! The opposition parties, who hold a significant majority with 192 out of 300 seats in the National Assembly, are gearing up for a parliamentary vote on President Yoon's impeachment later today at 5:00 p.m. local time (0800 GMT).
For the impeachment motion to pass, it needs a two-thirds majority. That means they need at least eight members from President Yoon's own party to side with them. Talk about political drama! 🎭
But wait, there's more! Earlier this week, on Tuesday night, President Yoon took the unexpected step of declaring emergency martial law. 😱 However, in a twist, he repealed it early Wednesday after the parliament voted against it.
So what's next for South Korea? Will President Yoon survive the impeachment vote? What's the scoop with the martial law declaration? Grab your popcorn 🍿, because today's going to be intense!
Stay tuned for updates, and make sure to catch President Yoon's address. It's bound to be a game-changer! 💥
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South Korean President Yoon set to address nation Saturday morning
cgtn.com
