Yoon escapes impeachment


Angry nation: Protesters shouting slogans during a rally demanding Yoon’s impeachment in front of the National Assembly in Seoul. — AP

President Yoon Suk-yeol escaped impeachment over his brief declaration of martial law, after lawmakers from his ruling party boycotted a vote despite huge protests outside parliament.

Yoon stunned the nation and the international community on Tuesday night by suspending civilian rule and sending troops to parliament, but was forced into a U-turn after lawmakers nixed his decree.

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