South Korean President Faces Impeachment Amid Apology and Investigation

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for his failed attempt to impose martial law ahead of an impeachment vote that could determine his political future. Yoon's apology aimed to sway members of his own party as opposition parties push for his removal. The impeachment motion requires a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, and if passed, Yoon would be suspended from office pending approval by the Constitutional Court. The political turmoil highlights the fragility of South Korean democracy.
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