South Korean Parliament Braces for Historic Impeachment Vote

South Korea's political drama reaches a boiling point as lawmakers prepare to vote on impeaching President Yoon Suk-yeol following his controversial decision to impose martial law. The move has sparked nationwide protests and deepened divisions in Seoul’s political landscape.

Live footage from the parliament shows tense scenes ahead of Saturday’s vote, with opposition parties accusing Yoon of overstepping presidential authority. Analysts call this the most significant constitutional crisis since the 2016 impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye.

\"This isn’t just about martial law—it’s about safeguarding democracy,\" said one protester outside the parliamentary complex, echoing sentiments heard across the country. Meanwhile, Yoon’s supporters argue the measure was necessary to address unspecified \"national security threats.\"

The outcome could reshape East Asia’s geopolitical dynamics, affecting everything from regional security partnerships to tech supply chains. Investors are closely watching as South Korea’s KOSPI index fluctuates amid the uncertainty.

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