**South Korea's Legislative Shakeup: Impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol**

Fri Jul 11 2025 11:15:10 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**South Korea's Legislative Shakeup: Impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol**

South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol amid national unrest.


The decision reflects deep divisions in South Korean politics and sets the stage for potential changes in leadership.

Following a tumultuous period of civil unrest, South Korea's National Assembly has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, following a controversial attempt to instate martial law. A total of 204 lawmakers supported the motion, which will undergo further scrutiny from the constitutional court. The impeachment reflects a significant public outcry, with recent surveys indicating that approximately 75% of citizens favor Yoon's removal from office.

The fallout from Yoon's martial law proposal triggered mass protests around the nation, signaling a pronounced disconnect between the government and the populace. Celebrations erupted outside the National Assembly, where demonstrators expressed their enthusiasm through chants and fireworks after the vote’s announcement. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik expressed hopes for national rejuvenation and suggested that the decision should bring some closure to the year for citizens who had faced disappointment in canceled events due to political turmoil.

Despite the clear legislative majority against him, Yoon's predicament may not be finalized yet. The constitutional court has a period of 180 days to review the impeachment, while Yoon has temporarily stepped down as Prime Minister Han Duck-soo assumes the role of acting president. It is worth noting that both Han and finance minister Choi Sang-mok are entangled in an ongoing police investigation related to the events leading up to Yoon's impeachment.

Yoon's response to the impeachment was defiant, stating he would continue his efforts for the nation, promising to heed public sentiment expressed through both criticism and support. Outside the National Assembly, the atmosphere among anti-Yoon protesters was jubilant, but many acknowledged that their campaign might not conclude until the court confirms the impeachment.

On the opposite side, Yoon's supporters found themselves disheartened after the vote. Reports indicated that some supporters left protests silently while others voiced their discontent. The defining factor for the passage of the impeachment was the support garnered from the ruling People Power Party (PPP), which contributed essential votes to the opposition’s motion.

Yoon's martial law initiative, intended as a response to perceived threats from domestic dissent and North Korea, quickly fell apart after significant political backlash and defiance from lawmakers. In a dramatic turn, he rescinded the order post a chaotic voting session where his earlier plan was roundly rejected. With the specter of history repeating itself—echoing the events surrounding the impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye in 2016—the political landscape in South Korea is set for impending changes that could redefine its leadership for years to come.

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