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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached by National Assembly Amid Protests and Turmoil

South Korea's National Assembly impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol following his controversial martial law declaration as protests erupt across the country.

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On December 14, South Korea's National Assembly voted 204-85 to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law announcement. His approval rating has plummeted to 11%, with widespread public protests calling for his removal. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will assume acting presidential powers. While Yoon vows to fight the impeachment, he faces a potential insurrection investigation. The Constitutional Court has up to six months to rule on his impeachment, which could trigger a national election. This marks the second time in less than a decade a South Korean president has been impeached.

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