Summary
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun’s resignation amid fallout over his six-hour martial law declaration, which opposition lawmakers allege was unconstitutional and akin to a “self-coup.”
The opposition has moved to impeach both Yoon and Kim, accusing them of overstepping constitutional limits by deploying armed troops to suppress protests.
Yoon’s impeachment would require a two-thirds majority in parliament, with 18 dissenting votes from his conservative party likely crucial.
If impeached, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would assume presidential duties temporarily.
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That is how government is supposed to work.
Anyone here live there? Im curious what people are thinking about all of this.