🔥 Tense scenes unfolded in Seoul today as tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets near South Korea's National Assembly ahead of a crucial vote to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. Lawmakers are set to decide whether to remove the leader over his controversial push to impose martial law—a move critics call a threat to democracy.
📢 Chants of 'Protect our rights!' echoed across Yeouido district, where demonstrators waved banners demanding accountability. The impeachment motion, backed by opposition parties, accuses Yoon of overstepping presidential authority during recent political turmoil.
💡 Why it matters: This marks South Korea's first impeachment attempt since 2017, reviving memories of former President Park Geun-hye's ouster. Analysts say the vote could reshape the Republic of Korea's political landscape ahead of key elections next year.
🌐 Global markets are closely watching the outcome, given South Korea's role as a tech and manufacturing powerhouse. Meanwhile, young activists at the rally told NewspaperAmigo.com: 'This isn’t just politics—it’s about safeguarding our future.'
🗳️ Stay tuned as we update this developing story. Will history repeat itself? The answer could come before midnight local time.
