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.\"
