South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Impeachment and Insurrection Probe Amid Political Turmoil
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is currently facing significant political and legal challenges. He has been impeached by the National Assembly, and his presidential powers and duties have been suspended. The impeachment motion was passed with a significant majority, leading to his temporary removal from office while the Constitutional Court deliberates on the matter. This process can take up to 180 days, during which Prime Minister Han Duck Soo will assume the presidential powers.In addition to the impeachment, Yoon is under investigation for insurrection and abuse of power. This investigation stems from his controversial and short-lived declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, which was revoked by the National Assembly hours later. The joint investigation team, comprising the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, the National Office of Investigation, and the defense ministry's investigation headquarters, is set to summon Yoon for questioning.
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The political fallout from these events has been significant. Yoon's own People Power Party leader, Han Dong Hoon, resigned after supporting the impeachment, citing the declaration of martial law as a betrayal of the party's conservative principles. The ongoing turmoil has also raised concerns about the stability of South Korea's foreign policy achievements and its relations with neighboring countries like Japan.The Constitutional Court's decision on Yoon's impeachment will be crucial. While there is a 50-50 chance of him being removed from office, the court's deliberation will determine the ultimate outcome of this unprecedented political crisis in South Korea.
