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South Korea's President Yoon Faces Impeachment Amid Ongoing Protests and Resignation of Defense Minister

South Korea's political crisis deepens as impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk-yeol progress following his controversial martial law declaration.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is confronted with an impeachment motion amid widespread protests against his martial law declaration, which faced swift parliamentary rejection. Following these events, his defense minister resigned, taking full responsibility. Investigations into insurrection are underway against Yoon. The opposition plans to push for a vote on the impeachment motion this Saturday, which may require additional support from Yoon's party to pass. Public anger continues to escalate, raising questions about the future of Yoon's presidency and South Korea's democratic stability.

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