South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached Amidst Political Turmoil

TL;DR Summary
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached by the country's parliament following his controversial martial law declaration, which raised constitutional concerns. This marks the second impeachment of a South Korean leader in less than a decade. Yoon is suspended from his duties, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo stepping in as acting president. The Constitutional Court has 180 days to decide whether to dismiss Yoon or reinstate him. If dismissed, a new election must be held within 60 days. Yoon is also under investigation for insurrection, a charge that could carry severe penalties.
- South Korean president impeached and suspended from duties Axios
- South Korea’s President Is Impeached After Martial Law Crisis The New York Times
- Video: South Koreans react with giant dancing party to president’s impeachment CNN
- South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol NPR
- South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol impeached by parliament 2 weeks after short-lived martial law decree CBS News
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
1
Time Saved
2 min
vs 3 min read
Condensed
80%
459 → 94 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on Axios