Thousands gathered near South Korea’s National Assembly, calling his impeachment after Yoon tried to impose martial law on the country earlier in the week. Protesters, including labor unions like the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), students, and civic groups, filled the streets holding signs reading “Oust him” and “Protect the nation with the power of candlelight.”
Lawmakers are currently voting on a motion to impeach Yoon, however, it is unlikely to pass after members of his ruling party left the chamber before the vote.
VOTING ON IMPEACHMENT OF SOUTH KOREAN PRESIDENT UNDERWAY
Members of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s party left parliament ahead of the impeachment vote over his attempt to impose martial law.
Only 2 members of the People Power Party (PPP) remained in parliament for the vote, casting doubts over whether the measure would reach the two-thirds threshold to pass, which would require at least 8 votes from the PPP.
Opposition leaders have said if the impeachment motion fails they plan to revisit it again on Wednesday.
