After Impeachment, South Korea Is Left With No Elected Leader

The suspension of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s powers left a seasoned but unelected prime minister in charge of a country facing daunting challenges at home and abroad.

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South Korea’s President Impeached After Martial Law Crisis

Some members of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s own party helped remove him from office. But the political uncertainty is far from over.
The New York Times - 13h
US reiterates support for South Korea after impeachment of president

The United States reiterated its support for South Korea, an ally in East Asia, and vowed to advance mutual interests after the country’s president Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the parliament. ...
The Hill - 15h
The Impeachment of South Korea’s President, Explained

In its second attempt, the National Assembly moved to force President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. But the troubles for him and his country are far from over.
The New York Times - 14h
South Korea's President Yoon impeached after failed attempt to impose martial law

The South Korean leader initially survived a first impeachment motion a week prior after allied lawmakers boycotted the vote.
CNBC - 1d
South Korea crisis live: bid to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol fails after ruling party boycotts vote

Main opposition Democratic Party said it would not give up its attempt to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol after losing vote. Full report: Motion to impeach South Korean president fails ...
The Guardian - Dec. 7
South Korea's President Yoon survives impeachment motion after ruling party boycotts vote

The motion, tabled by opposition politicians, needed the support of two-thirds of South Korea's 300-member National Assembly to pass.
CNBC - Dec. 7
South Korea ruling party leader calls to block impeachment motion

Yahoo News - Dec. 5
How South Korea’s impeachment process works after Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law bid

Removing the president requires a parliamentary two-thirds majority, which the opposition lacks, and approval by a constitutional court that technically might not have enough judges. South Korea’s ...
The Guardian - Dec. 5
South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, facing impeachment after martial law shock

Opposition parties submit motion to impeach Yoon after his shock bid to put South Korea under martial law for first time in over four decades. South Korea crisis: live updates Explainer: what ...
The Guardian - Dec. 4