Thousands celebrate as South Korean President Yoon impeached

Thousands of protesters celebrated as South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law. The country’s Constitutional Court will decide whether to remove Yoon sometime in the next six months.

Topics

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol impeached by parliament

South Korea's parliament has impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law decree, ending days of political paralysis.
CBS News - 6h
South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon

Yahoo News - 12h
South Korean President Yoon Survives Impeachment Vote After Martial Law

The country was thrown into deeper uncertainty after the governing party changed its stance and refused to oust him. Protesters vowed to keep the pressure on.
The New York Times - 6d
South Korean parliamentary motion to impeach President Yoon fails after ruling party lawmakers boycott vote

South Korean parliamentary motion to impeach President Yoon fails after ruling party lawmakers boycott vote
ABC News - Dec. 7
Large Protests Call for Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

Demonstrations in the city and nationwide demanding the ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol intensified through the week, and Saturday’s rally was the largest yet.
The New York Times - Dec. 7
South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Faces Impeachment Call from Own Party Leader

The leader of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s own party has backed impeachment, on which the National Assembly is set to vote on Saturday.
The New York Times - Dec. 6
South Korean President Yoon faces impeachment: How did we get here?

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing impeachment by parliament after he declared martial law only to revoke it 6 hours later amid immense backlash.
CNBC - Dec. 5
South Korean Lawmakers Move to Impeach President Yoon After Failed Martial Law Bid

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to break a political deadlock by imposing military rule collapsed within hours, leaving him with few defenders. A vote to impeach him could come as soon as Friday.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
South Korean opposition parties submit motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over short-lived martial law

South Korean opposition parties submit motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over short-lived martial law
ABC News - Dec. 4

Thousands celebrate as South Korean President Yoon impeached

Topics

Related

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol impeached by parliament

South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon

South Korean President Yoon Survives Impeachment Vote After Martial Law

South Korean parliamentary motion to impeach President Yoon fails after ruling party lawmakers boycott vote

Large Protests Call for Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Faces Impeachment Call from Own Party Leader

South Korean President Yoon faces impeachment: How did we get here?

South Korean Lawmakers Move to Impeach President Yoon After Failed Martial Law Bid

South Korean opposition parties submit motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over short-lived martial law

More from NBC News

Trump is vowing to pardon Jan. 6 rioters. Allies and critics alike say he needs a refresher.

Luigi Mangione disappeared, then re-emerged as a murder suspect. Those who knew him are dazed.

Images appear to show Russia dismantling military equipment in Syria

Film fans flock to 'Interstellar' IMAX 70mm rerelease

One of world soccer's biggest matches comes as both teams are struggling