We collect cookies to analyze our website traffic and performance; we never collect any personal data.Cookies Policy
Accept
Michigan Post
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Michigan
  • World
  • Politics
  • Top Story
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economics
    • Real Estate
    • Startups
    • Autos
    • Crypto & Web 3
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Beauty
    • Art & Books
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Education
Reading: Calls to question South Korean President Yoon after martial regulation rescinded
Share
Font ResizerAa
Michigan PostMichigan Post
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Michigan
  • World
  • Politics
  • Top Story
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economics
    • Real Estate
    • Startups
    • Autos
    • Crypto & Web 3
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Beauty
    • Art & Books
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Education
© 2024 | The Michigan Post | All Rights Reserved.
Michigan Post > Blog > World > Calls to question South Korean President Yoon after martial regulation rescinded
World

Calls to question South Korean President Yoon after martial regulation rescinded

By Editorial Board Published December 4, 2024 5 Min Read
Share
Calls to question South Korean President Yoon after martial regulation rescinded

South Korean lawmakers have referred to as for the impeachment of the president after he declared martial regulation solely to reverse the transfer hours later, triggering the largest political disaster the nation has confronted in many years.

The shock declaration late on Tuesday ignited a standoff with parliament which rejected President Yoon Suk Yeol’s try to ban political exercise and censor the media.

After his earlier shock announcement, troops had entered the Nationwide Meeting constructing as police and protesters clashed exterior. Lawmakers at one level used hearth extinguishers to stop troops from coming into parliament.

The Swedish prime minister introduced on Wednesday he has postponed his scheduled go to to South Korea this week.

Ulf Kristersson had been scheduled to carry a summit assembly with Mr Yoon.

Picture:
Workers in parliament barricaded doorways to cease troopers coming into. Pic: Reuters

A coalition of lawmakers from opposition events mentioned they deliberate to suggest a invoice to question Mr Yoon on Wednesday, which needs to be voted on inside 72 hours.

“The parliament should focus on immediately suspending the president’s business to pass an impeachment bill soonest,” Hwang Un-ha, an MP within the coalition, advised reporters.

Mr Yoon advised the nation in a TV deal with that martial regulation was wanted to defend the nation from nuclear-armed North Korea and pro-North anti-state forces, and defend its free constitutional order, though he cited no particular threats.

Inside hours, South Korea’s parliament, with 190 of its 300 members current, unanimously handed a movement requiring martial regulation be lifted, together with all 18 members current from the president’s celebration.

The president then rescinded the declaration.

Why was martial regulation declared in South Korea?

Please use Chrome browser for a extra accessible video participant

South Korean president declares lift on martial law

1:08

South Korean president lifts martial regulation order

Protesters exterior the Nationwide Meeting parliament shouted and clapped, chanting “we won”.

South Korea’s largest union coalition, the Korean Confederation of Commerce Unions, mentioned 1000’s of its members would strike till Mr Yoon resigned and can maintain a rally in Seoul.

A number of different protests are anticipated, together with close to the Nationwide Meeting the place 1000’s of individuals gathered late on Tuesday to name to dam Mr Yoon’s order – after which demand his arrest and resignation.

South Korean shares opened down round 2% on Wednesday, whereas the gained steadied to commerce round 1,418 to the greenback, having plunged to a two-year low.

Please use Chrome browser for a extra accessible video participant

Pic:The Yomiuri Shimbun/AP/Reuters

2:30

What simply occurred in South Korea?

‘He can’t keep away from treason expenses’

The principle opposition Democratic Occasion (DP) has referred to as for Mr Yoon, who has been in workplace for 2 years, to resign or face impeachment.

“Even if martial law is lifted, he cannot avoid treason charges,” a senior DP member of parliament, Park Chan-dae, mentioned.

“It was clearly revealed to the entire nation that President Yoon could no longer run the country normally. He should step down.”

People watch South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's televised address  at a bus terminal in Seoul, South Korea.
Pic: AP

Picture:
The president made the martial regulation announcement on Tuesday evening. Pic: AP

The Nationwide Meeting can impeach the president if greater than two-thirds of lawmakers vote for it. A trial is then held by the constitutional court docket, which might verify it with a vote by six of the 9 justices.

Mr Yoon’s celebration controls 108 seats within the 300-member legislature.

“South Korea as a nation dodged a bullet, but President Yoon may have shot himself in the foot,” mentioned Danny Russel, vice chairman of the Asia Society Coverage Institute suppose tank in the US.

The nation has been a democracy because the Nineteen Eighties and is a US ally and main Asian economic system.

The disaster brought on worldwide alarm. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken mentioned he welcomed Mr Yoon’s choice to rescind the martial regulation declaration.

“We continue to expect political disagreements to be resolved peacefully and in accordance with the rule of law,” Mr Blinken mentioned in an announcement.

South Korea’s earlier interval of martial regulation was in October 1979.

TAGGED:callsimpeachKoreanLawMartialpresidentrescindedSouthYoon
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Print

HOT NEWS

Survey reveals partisan cut up in views on Michigan's financial system

Survey reveals partisan cut up in views on Michigan's financial system

Michigan
October 22, 2025
Shrinking herds and rising prices: The meat market is in turmoil – and inflation is spiralling

Shrinking herds and rising prices: The meat market is in turmoil – and inflation is spiralling

If you happen to eat beef, and ever cease to marvel the place and the…

October 22, 2025
Group members have fun Diwali on the State Capitol

Group members have fun Diwali on the State Capitol

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Monday marked the beginning of this yr's Diwali celebration, and neighborhood…

October 22, 2025
Jackson Interfaith Shelter receives M for household shelter

Jackson Interfaith Shelter receives $1M for household shelter

JACKSON, Mich. (WLNS) -- Assistance is on the way in which for households in Jackson…

October 22, 2025
Maccabi-Villa fixture is already fraught – however the greater problem could possibly be policing the streets of Birmingham exterior

Maccabi-Villa fixture is already fraught – however the greater problem could possibly be policing the streets of Birmingham exterior

Aston Villa by no means mentioned in the event that they supported or opposed the…

October 22, 2025

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

EU should minimize pink tape to spice up progress, urge main European leaders

The leaders of 19 European Union members have urged the bloc to chop pink tape.These backing the demand embody French…

World
October 21, 2025

Ukraine makes use of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles to strike Russian chemical plant

British Storm Shadow cruise missiles penetrated Russian air defences in a "massive" strike by Ukraine in opposition to a chemical…

World
October 21, 2025

Putin-Trump Budapest assembly unsure as official says ‘no plan for speedy future’

There aren't any plans for Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to satisfy in individual within the close to future, based…

World
October 21, 2025

CHART: President Trump’s memecoin is doing poorly

The “official” Donald J. Trump memecoin, TRUMP, has finished terribly poorly regardless of endorsements from his kids. It was launched…

Crypto & Web 3
October 21, 2025

Welcome to Michigan Post, an esteemed publication of the Enspirers News Group. As a beacon of excellence in journalism, Michigan Post is committed to delivering unfiltered and comprehensive news coverage on World News, Politics, Business, Tech, and beyond.

Company

  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • Accessibility Statement

Contact Us

  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability

Term of Use

  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices

© 2024 | The Michigan Post | All Rights Reserved

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?