South Korea's parliament votes to impeach president over martial law declaration


  • World
  • Saturday, 14 Dec 2024

Police stand guard as protesters participate in a rally calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law, which was reversed hours later, in front of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 14, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's opposition-led parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, voting to suspend him from his official duties over his short-lived attempt last week to impose martial law.

(Reporting by Josh Smith)

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