South Korea was thrown into political turmoil on Saturday as President Yoon Suk Yeol faced an unprecedented impeachment by the nation’s parliament.
The dramatic move followed Yoon’s controversial bid to declare martial law a decision that not only stunned the country but also fractured his own party.
According to Al Jazeera, a decisive 204 lawmakers voted to oust the President, with 85 opposing the motion. The impeachment marks a turning point in South Korea’s political landscape, leaving Yoon barred from leaving the country as investigations into his actions unfold.
This seismic event signals a deepening crisis in South Korea’s leadership, with the nation and the world watching closely for what comes next.