Suspended South Korean President Yoon to skip first day of impeachment trial over safety concerns
South Korean President Yun Seok-Yeol will not attend the first day of her impeachment trial this week, her lawyer said, citing concerns for the suspended president's safety. In a statement reported by South Korea's Yonhap news agency, Yoon's lawyer, Yoon Gap-geun, said, “We are concerned about his safety and accidents as attempts are underway to […]
Yoon Suk Yeol to miss start of South Korea impeachment trial on safety grounds | South Korea
Suspended South Korean President Yun Seok-Yeol will not attend the first hearing of his impeachment trial next week due to security concerns, his lawyer said. Yun has been holed up in the presidential palace and protected by elite security forces since he was suspended and impeached last month following the brief imposition of martial law […]
‘We’ll Vigorously Push Back’: Dem Rep Talks Impeachment Before Inauguration
Democratic California Rep. Adam Schiff hinted at possible impeachment on CNN on Monday, weeks before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Monaka exterior Schiff said on CNN's “January 6th: Congress Certifies Election” that he was ready to “fight” Trump and repeat what he did to Trump during his first term. Schiff's comments came at a time when […]
South Korea ruling party leader steps down after backing impeachment of President Yoon | South Korea
Han Dong-hoon, leader of South Korea's ruling People's Power party, said he could no longer maintain his position after his dramatic decision over the weekend to support the impeachment of President Yun Seok-yeol. resigned. “In 2024, martial law will be imposed in South Korea, a developed country. How angry and disappointed must you be?” he […]
US reiterates support for South Korea after impeachment of president
The United States reiterated its support for South Korea, an East Asian ally, and vowed to advance mutual interests after the country's President Yun Seok-yew was impeached by Congress. “The United States reiterates its support for the Republic of Korea (ROK), its people and democratic processes, and the rule of law. Our commitment to the […]
South Korea impeachment live: Thousands take to streets in Seoul as parliament to vote again on Yoon Suk Yeol’s fate | South Korea
major events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature The National Assembly is currently discussing the impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yeol. you can Follow us live here. share Update date and time 02.15 Eastern Standard Time President's party votes against impeachment – Report Justin McQuarrie South Korea's ruling party has […]
South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol facing impeachment vote for second time | South Korea
South Korean National Assembly members are scheduled to convene again to debate whether to impeach President Yun Seok-Yeol for failing to impose martial law. A week after the first attempt to remove Yun from office passed, the National Assembly is scheduled to vote at around 4pm local time on Saturday on whether to impeach him […]
Escudero to Senators: Avoid commenting on Sara Duterte’s impeachment | INQToday
Senate President Chiz Escudero is urging colleagues in the upper chamber to refrain from publicly commenting on the … source
South Korea Tries Second Impeachment After President Defends Martial Law Decree
South Korea's leftist Democratic Party on Thursday formally filed an impeachment motion against conservative President Yoon Seok-yeol, the second such motion after the first one failed last weekend. The Democratic Party, along with several other minority parties, joined several other minority parties in rejecting Yun's decision following a dramatic series of events in which he […]
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office raided by police after martial law declaration, impeachment vote
South Korean police searched the office of President Yun Seok-Yeol on Wednesday, and one of his top officials attempted suicide, officials said, as an investigation into the U.S. ally's decision to declare martial law expanded last week. The raid marks a dramatic escalation in the investigation into Mr. Yun and top police and military officials […]