Lawmakers queue to cast their votes on the impeachment motion against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. - Photo: Pool Photo via AP
SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared set to survive an impeachment vote Saturday (Dec 7) for imposing martial law after his party's lawmakers boycotted, despite mass protests outside parliament calling for his ouster.
Yoon stunned the nation and the international community Tuesday night by suspending civilian rule, but was forced into a U-turn after lawmakers nixed his decree.
