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South Korea's parliament votes to impeach president over martial law declaration

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Posted on December 14, 2024

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· Last updated: January 27, 2026

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SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's opposition-led parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, voting to suspend him from his official duties over his short-lived attempt last week to impose

South Korea's President Impeached Over Martial Law Attempt

(Reporting by Josh Smith)

Key Takeaways

South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.
The impeachment was due to an attempt to impose martial law.
The parliament is opposition-led.
Yoon Suk Yeol is suspended from official duties.
The impeachment vote occurred on Saturday.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?

The main topic is the impeachment of South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law.

Why was President Yoon impeached?

President Yoon was impeached for his short-lived attempt to impose martial law in South Korea.

Who led the impeachment vote?

The impeachment vote was led by South Korea's opposition-led parliament.

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