Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament nears a vote on their impeachments

South Korea’s president has replaced his defense minister as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the brief imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streets

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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.
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LOONA’s Yves and Hyeju Speak Out Amid Protests Following Failed Impeachment Vote of South Korea’s President Yoon

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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 ...
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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 - 4d
South Korea's Yoon apologises for martial law but does not resign ahead of impeachment vote

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologised on Saturday for his attempt to impose martial law this week but did not resign, defying intense pressure to step down even from some ...
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Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament moves to vote on their impeachments

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president replaced his defense minister Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning yet short-lived imposition of martial law ...
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South Korea's parliament impeaches 4 officials as a vote on impeaching Yoon over his martial law declaration looms

South Korea's parliament impeaches 4 officials as a vote on impeaching Yoon over his martial law declaration looms
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South Korean ruling party to fight Yoon impeachment, defence minister replaced

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean opposition lawmakers said on Thursday they would vote this weekend to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched attempt to impose martial law, while the defence ...
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4
Who Would Replace South Korea’s President Yoon?

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would take over if President Yoon Suk Yeol steps down or is impeached.
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Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament nears a vote on their impeachments

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South Korean President Yoon Survives Impeachment Vote After Martial Law

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Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament moves to vote on their impeachments

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