Opposition Leader Proposes Consultative Body After President Yoon's Impeachment In South Korea

Credit: Zee News- Published on December 15, 2024
South Korea's opposition leader proposes a consultative body after President Yoon's impeachment over martial law.

Video credit: AFP English
Published on December 14, 2024 -  01:36
Protesters celebrate as President Yoon agrees to 'step aside' after impeachment vote
President Yoon Suk Yeol agrees to leave office after South Korean lawmakers on Saturday voted to remove him from office for his failed attempt to impose martial law last week. Thousands of protestors on the streets of Seoul celebrated as the news came in. Out of 300 lawmakers, 204 voted to impeach the president on allegations of insurrection while 85 voted against. Three abstained, with eight votes nullified.

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