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Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Second martial law impeachment vote for South Korean president on knife edge

Two hundred votes are needed for the measure to pass, meaning opposition lawmakers must convince eight ruling People Power Party (PPP) colleagues to defect.

Academia 1 year ago

Can South Koreans protect their democracy?

Many South Koreans have been reflecting on their decision to elect Yoon, questioning the motives of the People Power Party.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

South Korea's Yoon vows to fight 'until the very last minute'

Yoon, staring down an impeachment vote in parliament on Saturday, vowed to "fight with the people until the very last minute".

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

South Korea police raid president's office

"The Special Investigation Team has conducted a raid on the presidential office, the National Police Agency, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, and the National Assembly Security Service," the unit stated in a message sent to AFP.

Academia 1 year ago

PREMIUM
South Korea's impeachment battle is democracy in action

Yoon’s removal would serve as a global example of how democracies can and should deal with those who abuse the privileges of incumbency.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

South Korea president stops short of resigning after martial law fiasco

The opposition and even key members of his own party have called for him to step down, and parliament is set to vote later Saturday on his impeachment.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Crisis to crisis: South Korea's unpopular president

But the country's plunge back into the dark days of military rule only lasted a few hours, and after a night of protests and high drama Yoon was forced into a U-turn in the early hours of Wednesday.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

South Korean lawmakers call to impeach Yoon after martial law rescinded

The surprise declaration late on Tuesday ignited a standoff with parliament which rejected his attempt to ban political activity and censor the media, with lawmakers at one point using fire extinguishers to prevent troops from entering parliament.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Marcos says debate over impeachment of VP Sara Duterte a 'storm in a teacup'

Congresswoman France Castro was quoted by ABS-CBN News as saying on Friday that lawmakers in the lower house are set to file an impeachment complaint against Duterte for betrayal of public trust, bribery and other high crimes such as plunder.