South Korean Parliament votes to impeach the president

International media reports indicate that the South Korean Parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol.

In the vote held on Saturday, December 14, Yoon Suk-yeol was officially suspended from the presidency.

South Korea’s constitution provides a 180-day period for deciding the political future of a president who has been impeached and suspended.

Thousands of protesters gathered outside the South Korean Parliament building, celebrating the success of the impeachment motion.

Earlier, a security official had stated that around 200,000 people were expected to take to the streets in support of the impeachment.

This vote marks a significant political shift in South Korea, as the country grapples with mounting public dissatisfaction with the president’s leadership.

The decision comes amid growing concerns over his handling of internal issues and foreign policy, which have sparked protests across the nation. With the 180-day review period ahead, the future of President Yoon’s political career remains uncertain, as both his supporters and opponents brace for the next phase of this unprecedented political crisis.

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