South Korea Ruling Party Leader Resigns Post-Impeachment Turmoil

In a dramatic political shakeup, South Korea's ruling People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon resigned Monday, just days after President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment by the National Assembly. The move follows a chaotic week of emergency measures and collapsing party leadership.

Han stepped down after the resignation of the party's supreme council members, stating it was 'impossible' to continue his duties. He apologized for the failed emergency martial law declared by Yoon on December 3, which sparked public backlash before being revoked hours later.

This marks a swift fall for Han, who was elected party leader less than five months ago. His push for Yoon's 'orderly resignation' failed to prevent the impeachment, which suspends the president's powers for up to 180 days as the constitutional court deliberates.

With the ruling party in disarray, floor leader Kweon Seong-dong now steps in as acting leader. Analysts say the upheaval reflects growing tensions over governance and public trust.

Stay tuned as this story develops—will this reshape South Korea's political landscape?

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