Korea JoongAng Daily: DP to proceed with impeachment vote against President Yoon on Saturday

"The liberal Democratic Party (DP) announced on Thursday that it will pass an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday. >>We will proceed with the impeachment vote against President Yoon around 7 p.m. on Dec. 7,<< Jo Seoung-lae, the DP’s chief spokesperson, told the press after an emergency Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul."

- Kim Min-Young (Dec. 5, 2024 - 12:03)

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The Korean Herald: Seven out of 10 support Yoon's impeachment over martial law declaration: poll

"Seven out of 10 South Koreans support impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration, a survey showed Thursday, after it caused political turmoil and unsettled markets." 

- By Yonhap (Dec. 5, 2024 - 10:23 Korean Time)

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The Korea Times: South Korean People Power Party leader vows efforts to block opposition-led impeachment motion against Yoon

"Han Dong-hoon, the leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), said Thursday he will make efforts to unite his party to block the passage of an opposition-led motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol."

- Yonhap (Dec. 5, 2024 - 10:40 Korean Time)

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Reuters: How a presidential impeachment works in South Korea as Yoon faces backlash

"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing the threat of impeachment, with opposition lawmakers accusing him of violating his constitutional duty and committing a crime akin to treason when he declared martial law on Tuesday."

- By Reuters (Dec. 4, 2024)

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