South Korean opposition submits impeachment bill for President Yoon

Opposition parties have submitted an impeachment motion against South Korea‘s President Yoon Suk-yeol over his declaration of martial law.

Six opposition parties lodged the bill in parliament on Wednesday, local media reported. The opposition had earlier threatened to launch the process. They demanded that Yoon promptly step down over the botched order. This demand prompted chaotic scenes overnight. Lawmakers tussled with troops to enter the National Assembly to vote it down.

This move comes after dissatisfaction about his failure to impose martial law amid certain national challenges. The opposition will need the support of two-thirds of parliament to successfully impeach him. They also need a favorable decision from at least six of the nine justices in the Constitutional Court.

The South Korean opposition has indeed submitted an impeachment bill against President Yoon Suk-yeol. This move reflects growing tensions between Yoon’s administration and opposition parties, primarily about allegations of misconduct and governance issues. The opposition is citing specific issues, like economic management and responses to various crises, to justify the impeachment.

This development highlights the polarized political landscape in South Korea. Opposition parties are seeking to challenge the ruling party’s authority. The actual impeachment process is complex, requiring a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly for the bill to pass.