South Korean MPs vote to impeach the president for declaring martial law.

last Saturday South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring short-lived martial law earlier this month.

Parliament passed the motion by a vote of 204 to 85 on Saturday.

Voting on Saturday It means that Yun’s presidential powers and duties It will be suspended after a copy of the impeachment document is sent to him and the Constitutional Court.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivers a speech at the Presidential Palace in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday, Dec. 1, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP)

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The court has up to 180 days to decide whether to remove Yoon from the presidency or restore his power. If he is fired from his position A national election to choose a successor must take place within 60 days.

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