South Korea's political landscape is in turmoil after parliament voted overwhelmingly to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol over controversial martial law proposals. With 204 lawmakers supporting the motion, this historic decision marks the country's third presidential impeachment drama since 2004.
Constitutional Countdown Begins
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has stepped in as acting president while the Constitutional Court reviews the case – a process that could take up to six months. Legal experts note the court previously ruled on similar cases in 63-91 days, creating a nail-biting timeline for the nation.
Impeachment Roulette: What Could Happen?
• If 6 out of 9 judges approve: Snap elections within 60 days • If rejected: Yoon returns to office • Current court vacancy adds drama – opposition plans to fill seats ASAP
Martial Law Controversy Heats Up
Yoon defends his December 3 martial law proposal as \"constitutional duty,\" claiming it aimed to counter opposition \"legislative dictatorship.\" But with his approval rating at a historic low of 11% and prosecutors investigating alleged insurrection plots, the president faces mounting pressure.
Political scientist Lee Min-ji tells us: \"This crisis tests South Korea's democratic institutions. The world watches how a nation that ousted Park Geun-hye in 2017 handles this new challenge.\"
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and prosecutors investigating alleged insurrection plots, the president faces mounting pressure.
