South Korean lawmakers are set to vote on a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol following his surprise attempt to impose martial law. The ruling People’s Power Party held a plenary session to finalize their stance ahead of the vote, with some members leaving the chamber and others staying. The measure will pass if two-thirds of the National Assembly approve, including at least eight lawmakers from the ruling party. Yoon apologized for imposing martial law and stated he will not sidestep legal and political responsibility. The leader of the opposition Democratic Party called for Yoon’s immediate resignation or impeachment, and people in Seoul expressed disappointment and skepticism about Yoon’s speech.
Victor Cha, a former senior White House official, commented on the situation, saying Yoon’s apology seemed to be an attempt to compensate for his mistake in imposing martial law. He highlighted the growing relations between North Korea and China, and Russia, as well as the US government’s stance of closely monitoring the situation and focusing on a peaceful resolution. As people in South Korea await the outcome of the impeachment vote, political chaos and uncertainty loom over the nation. The coming days will be critical in determining the future direction of the country’s leadership and stability.
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