Members of the ruling People Power Party in South Korea’s national assembly walked out of the chamber after voting on the special counsel appointment in the first lady’s case, potentially boycotting the upcoming impeachment vote. Opposition MPs shouted at them to return, calling them traitors. The speaker urged them to participate in the voting for the sake of democracy.
Despite some PPP lawmakers walking out, one member remained in the chamber to vote on the impeachment motion. The vote on impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol may proceed, but with doubts about reaching the required 200 votes to pass, as the ruling party members are absent.
The Korean Bar Association backed impeachment, stating Yoon was unfit to serve as president. Civil society groups organized protests outside parliament, calling for Yoon’s impeachment. Yoon’s attempt to impose martial law has sparked a political crisis, with opposition parties seeking to remove him from office. However, the ruling PPP intends to vote down the impeachment motion.
Opposition leaders plan to revisit the impeachment motion if it fails to pass. The PPP’s decision to oppose impeachment has led to a split in the national assembly, highlighting the political turmoil in South Korea. The outcome of the impeachment vote remains uncertain, with tensions running high in the country’s political landscape.
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