Why in news South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol unexpectedly declared martial law , shocking the nation, including his own party, du...
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South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol unexpectedly declared martial law, shocking the nation, including his own party, due to memories of past military dictatorship.
He claimed martial law was necessary to protect South Korea from North Korea and eliminate pro-North Korean forces, but it was seen as a power grab.
The declaration sparked protests and a unanimous vote (190-0) in Parliament against it, leading to Yoon reversing his decision.
Following the reversal, the opposition filed an impeachment motion against Yoon, which could revoke his powers and put him on trial.
Yoon's presidency has been unstable, with low approval ratings, a divided National Assembly, scandals, and mishandling of crises like the 2022 Halloween crowd crush.
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