South Korea's President Faces Impeachment Amid Martial Law Controversy

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment vote after attempting to impose martial law, which included ordering the military to detain lawmakers, a move that was refused by military commanders. The failed attempt has led to widespread calls for his impeachment, with a parliamentary vote expected soon. The situation has significant implications for South Korea's political landscape and its international relations, particularly with the United States.
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- South Korea’s Martial Law Declaration Stirs Memories in Gwangju The New York Times
- Yoon should not remain as South Korean president, his party leader says NBC News
- Trump, Biden should convince South Korea’s embattled president quit and go into exile The Hill
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