South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol issued a public apology Saturday after declaring martial law earlier this week, calling it an act of \"desperation as president\" in a televised address. 🌍 With opposition parties pushing for his impeachment, the political drama has gripped the nation—and the world is watching. 🔥
Chaos in the Assembly: Will Impeachment Pass?
Opposition lawmakers, who hold 192 seats in the 300-member National Assembly, are set to vote Saturday on removing Yoon from office. They need a two-thirds majority (200 votes), meaning at least eight ruling party lawmakers must break ranks. 🤝💔
Ruling Party Split: From Loyalty to Rebellion
PPP leader Han Dong-hoon called Yoon’s resignation \"inevitable\" but stopped short of endorsing impeachment. Analysts say the shift reveals deep fractures within the party. \"This isn’t just about Yoon—it’s about the PPP’s survival,\" said Xiang Haoyu, a researcher at the China Institute of International Studies, in comments to CMG. 📉
Secret Ballot Shakes Up Predictions
The vote will be conducted anonymously, making it harder for parties to enforce unity. Even minor defections could tip the scales. \"The threshold isn’t high,\" Xiang noted, adding that impeachment odds are rising. 🗳️✨
As tensions peak, all eyes are on Seoul. Will Yoon survive the storm—or become South Korea’s latest political casualty? Stay tuned. 🔍🇰🇷
