South Korea's Yoon Stands Firm Amid Martial Law Controversy
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has defended his decision to declare martial law, claiming it was necessary to protect democracy from the opposition's "parliamentary dictatorship." Despite calls for his resignation or impeachment, Yoon insists he will "fight to the end." His government faces insurrection investigations, and opposition lawmakers are planning repeated impeachment votes. Yoon's party leader has urged members to vote for his removal, and if parliament passes an impeachment bill, a constitutional court trial would follow.
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