impeachment

South Korea’s ruling party boycotts impeachment vote Blogging Sole

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South Korea’s ruling party boycotts impeachment vote Blogging Sole

The South Korean president has so far survived an impeachment vote. Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declared martial law earlier this week, shocking the nation. Today, an initial motion to oust Yoon failed to reach a quorum as all but one of his party members left the legislative chambers before the first impeachment vote.

South Korean president apologizes for declaring martial law as possible impeachment vote approaches Blogging Sole

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized Saturday for public concern caused by his short-lived attempt. impose martial law earlier this week, hours before a parliamentary vote on his impeachment. Yoon said in a brief televised speech Saturday morning that he would not shirk legal or political responsibility for the declaration and vowed not to … Read more