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South Korean lawmakers calls for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s constitutional powers to be suspended after his temporary declaration of martial law earlier this week, raising the prospect of impeachment.
Opposition parties are trying to get a parliamentary vote Yun’s impeachment on Saturdaycalling his declaration of martial law an “unconstitutional, illegal insurrection or coup”.
President Yong shocked democratic allies by declaring martial law late on Tuesday, plunging the East Asian country into chaos. The South Korean parliament voted yes lift martial law only six hours later, but the episode has effectively frozen national politics. Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Seoul since Wednesday, calling for Yoon to resign and be investigated.
However, passing an impeachment motion would support from some members of the president’s People’s Power Party is needed to obtain the necessary two-thirds majority. The opposition parties, which jointly filed the impeachment motion, have a total of 192 seats. PPP has 108 legislators.
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South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, center, chants slogans to condemn the ruling People’s Power Party during a joint news conference with civil society representatives and five opposition parties at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Friday. , December 6, 2024. (Park Dong-ju/Yonhap via AP)
During the party meeting, PPP leader Han Dong-hun said it was important to quickly suspend Yeon’s presidency and power, saying he posed “a significant risk of extreme actions, such as a repeated attempt to impose martial law, which could potentially threaten the Republic of Korea.” and its citizens are in great danger.”
Khan said he had received intelligence that the president had ordered the arrest of unspecified politicians on charges of “anti-state activities” during martial law.
South Korea’s ruling People’s Power Party leader Han Dong-hun, right, addresses a press conference at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Jo Sung-bong/Newsis via AP)
Khan leads a minority faction in the ruling party, and 18 lawmakers from his faction voted with opposition lawmakers to lift Yuna’s martial law decree.
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If Yunu is impeached, he will be suspended from office until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove him from office or restore presidential power.
Lee Jae-myung, leader of the main liberal opposition Democratic Party, said in a televised speech on Friday that it was critical to remove Yun as soon as possible.
Protesters walk to the presidential office after a candlelight vigil for South Korean President Yon Suk Yeol in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Lee said Jonah’s martial law enforcement is “rebellion and also self-respect.” He said Jon’s move caused serious damage to the country’s image and paralyzed foreign policy, pointing to criticism of the Biden administration and foreign leaders canceling their visits to South Korea.
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President Yoon has not responded to Han’s comments. He has also not made a public appearance since the televised announcement that his martial law had been lifted.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
