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Published in Politics and Government on Sunday, December 15th 2024 at 8:21 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • South Korea's parliament voted on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. He has already announced that he "will not give up," even though he feels "frustrated all the efforts so far will be in vain.

The article from MSN discusses the political upheaval in South Korea where President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment motion initiated by the opposition Democratic Party. This drastic step was taken amid allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and concerns over national security, particularly following a significant data breach involving North Korean hackers. The opposition accuses Yoon of mishandling the situation, which they claim has compromised national security. The impeachment process requires a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly to proceed, and if successful, would lead to Yoon's suspension and a Constitutional Court decision on his permanent removal. This political crisis comes at a sensitive time as South Korea navigates tensions with North Korea and manages its international relations, particularly with the United States and China. The situation has led to widespread protests and has deeply divided public opinion in the country.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/south-korea-in-turmoil-president-impeached-amid-security-fears/ar-AA1vTnk4 ]

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