In South Korea, protests have erupted as opposition parties have initiated impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol following his brief imposition of martial law. The president’s decision was met with strong resistance from lawmakers, who unanimously voted to reject the measure, leading to its swift reversal just hours later.
Thousands of demonstrators gathered for a candlelight vigil outside the parliament in Seoul, before marching against President Yoon and calling for his resignation. The protesters are expressing their outrage over the president’s actions and demanding accountability for what they see as a violation of democratic principles.
The situation in South Korea remains tense as calls for President Yoon’s removal grow louder. The impeachment proceedings underscore the deep divisions within the country’s political landscape and the concerns of many citizens over the state of democracy in South Korea.
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