Protesters from conservative groups attend a rally supporting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and denouncing opposition party's politicians after the President's surprise declaration of the martial law last night, which was reversed hours later in Seoul, South Korea, December 4, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's parliament on Thursday formally introduced a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over a botched attempt to impose martial law, but his party vowed to oppose the move, throwing the process into doubt.
Lawmakers could vote for the bill as early as Friday, but Yoon's ruling People Power Party said they would oppose it. The opposition Democratic Party, which has a majority in parliament, needs at least eight ruling party lawmakers to back the bill in order for it to pass.
