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South Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon after martial law rescinded

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  South Korean lawmakers on Wednesday called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, triggering the biggest political crisis in decades in Asia's fourth-largest economy.

On December 4, 2024, South Korean opposition lawmakers initiated impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol following the rescinding of martial law. This action was spurred by widespread public discontent and protests against the government's handling of a recent crisis, which had led to the imposition of martial law. The opposition criticized Yoon for what they described as an authoritarian overreach, claiming that the declaration of martial law was unnecessary and had escalated tensions rather than quelling unrest. The move to impeach comes amidst allegations of human rights abuses during the enforcement of martial law, with calls for accountability and a return to democratic norms. The impeachment process, if successful, would require a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, highlighting the deep political divisions in the country.

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