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South Korea's Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to 'fight to the end'

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges, vowing Thursday to "fight to the end" in response to attempts to impeach him and intensifying investigations into last week's dramatic move.

The South Korean parliament has impeached the police chief, Yoon Hee-keun, and Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon over allegations related to the implementation of martial law during the 2017 protests against then-President Park Geun-hye. The impeachment motion, passed with a significant majority, accuses them of abusing their power by deploying military forces to suppress civilian demonstrations, which is seen as a violation of democratic principles and human rights. This move has sparked a nationwide debate on the balance of power, the role of the military in civilian affairs, and the accountability of high-ranking officials. The impeachment now moves to the Constitutional Court for a final decision, which could lead to their permanent removal from office if found guilty. This event underscores ongoing tensions regarding governance, civil liberties, and the legacy of past administrations in South Korea.

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