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.

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Watch: Protesters jubilant as South Korea president impeached

Crowds gathered outside the National Assembly loudly cheered at the announcement.
BBC News - 11h
Watch: South Korea has voted to impeach President Yoon - now what?

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie explains what happens next following the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol.
BBC News - 15h
Thousands take to streets of Seoul as South Korea tries to impeach president again

The vote marks a second attempt to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched attempt to declare martial law.
Yahoo Sports - 16h
South Korea’s President Faces New Impeachment Vote

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ruling party blocked the opposition’s first attempt a week ago after his short-lived attempt to declare martial law.
The New York Times - 20h
South Korea’s President Survives Impeachment Bid

Opposition lawmakers failed to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over the political crisis he sparked by declaring martial law earlier this week. Tens of thousands of protesters had gathered.
The New York Times - Dec. 7
'Come Back!': A Surprise Boycott Saves South Korea's President from Impeachment

Opposition lawmakers vowed to keep trying to oust Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law.
The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 7
South Korea's president avoids an impeachment attempt over martial law

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol survived an opposition-led attempt to impeach him over his declaration of martial law this week.
CBS News - Dec. 7
South Korea's opposition parties move to impeach president

After South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shockingly declared martial law on Tuesday, opposition parties Wednesday sought to impeach him. While South Korea's reputation as a democratic stronghold ...
CBS News - Dec. 4
South Korea opposition files motion to impeach President Yoon

The country faces an uncertain future after its leader Yoon Suk Yeol suddenly declared and then reversed martial law.
BBC News - Dec. 4