South Korean president is impeached over martial law declaration

South Korean lawmakers are set to vote for a second time Saturday on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law.

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South Korean president apologizes for declaring martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he won't shirk legal or political responsibility for the martial law declaration and promised not to make another attempt to impose it.
CBS News - Dec. 6
South Korean President Faces Impeachment Motion After Declaring Martial Law

The nation’s Parliament has submitted a motion to vote on removing President Yoon Suk Yeol by Friday or Saturday.
The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4
South Korean Leader Will Face Impeachment Vote Over Martial Law Declaration

Lawmakers filed a motion to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol, reflecting the fury over his audacious response to political gridlock. He lifted martial law within hours, and plans to address the ...
The New York Times - Dec. 4
South Korean president facing impeachment after martial law declaration

Opposition lawmakers in South Korea have submitted a motion to impeach the country's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, after he made a martial law declaration Tuesday that was lifted after hours of chaos. ...
CBS News - Dec. 4
South Korean president faces impeachment after martial law declaration

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea declared martial law late Tuesday, before withdrawing troops hours later.
ABC News - Dec. 4
South Korean president declares emergency martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared an emergency martial law in the country, saying the country's opposition party is sympathizing with North Korea, controlling the parliament and ...
CBS News - Dec. 3
South Korean president declares emergency martial law

Yoon Suk Yeol vows to ‘eradicate pro-North Korean forces’ and protect order during televised briefing. South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has declared an “emergency martial law”, accusing the ...
The Guardian - Dec. 3
South Korean President Declares Martial Law

President Yoon Suk Yeol evoked a threat posed by ‘anti-state’ forces and criticized attempts to impeach him.
The New York Times - Dec. 3
South Korean President Declares Martial Law

President Yoon Suk Yeol evoked a threat posed by ‘anti-state’ forces, and criticized attempts by the opposition to impeach him.
The New York Times - Dec. 3

South Korean president is impeached over martial law declaration

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South Korean president apologizes for declaring martial law

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South Korean president facing impeachment after martial law declaration

South Korean president faces impeachment after martial law declaration

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South Korean president declares emergency martial law

South Korean President Declares Martial Law

South Korean President Declares Martial Law

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