South Korea’s prosecution service has issued a second summons for President Yoon Suk-yeol to testify in the investigation into his declaration of martial law earlier this month, warning that if he fails to appear before December 21st, they will consider seeking an arrest warrant. Related:udicial Process on the Dismissal of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol […]

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will assume the position of interim president while the judicial process is underway. Related: South Korea: Second Impeachment Motion Against President Yoon Suk-yeol The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea initiated judicial proceedings to assess the dismissal of President Yoon Suk-yeol. This event follows Parliament’s decision to impeach him after […]

The motion was supported by lawmakers from his own party. On Saturday, the South Korean Parliament approved the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol for declaring martial law on September 3. The motion was supported by lawmakers from the president’s own party. RELATED: South Korea: Second Impeachment Motion Against President Yoon Suk-yeol All 300 members of […]

This statement, was repealed a few hours later by the same parliament. However, the implications of this action have led to questions about the legitimacy and political judgment of the president. Related: South Korean Parliament approves disqualification of Minister of Justice and Chief of Police The Parliament of the Republic of Korea today filed a […]

The South Korean National Assembly passed a motion to dismiss South Korea’s Justice Minister, Park Sung-jae, and Chief Commissioner of the National Police Agency, Cho Ji-ho, on Thursday. Related:South Korean Opposition Parties Submit 2nd Impeachment Motion Against Yoon The move comes in the context of the recent martial law decreed last week by South Korean […]

At least two-thirds of the 300 National Assembly lawmakers are required to vote in favor to pass an impeachment motion. On Thursday, South Korea’s opposition parties on Thursday submitted a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law declaration, according to multiple media outlets. RELATED: Police Raid South Korean President’s Office Amid […]

This impasse lasted for more than three hours, reflecting not only the tension between institutions but also the complexity of the current political context. Related: Former South Korean Minister of Defence Formally Arrested for Insurrection On Wednesday, the South Korean police were engaged in a prolonged confrontation with agents of the Presidential Security Service while […]

 According to prosecutors, the former minister not only proposed the declaration of a state of emergency but also ordered the deployment of troops in the National Assembly to prevent a vote that sought to revoke the measure. Related: South Korean Parliament Approves Investigation Into President Yoon Former National Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has been formally […]

The investigation also includes other conservative figures such as PM Han and former Defense Minister Kim. On Tuesday, South Korea’s Parliament approved a special investigation against President Yoon Suk-yeol, who declared martial law a week ago. The decision was made with 210 votes in favor, 63 against, and 14 abstentions. RELATED: South Korean Ministry of […]

Han Dong-hoon paved the way for the impeachment motion the National Assembly is expected to vote on Saturday. On Friday, Han Dong-hoon, leader of South Korea’s conservative People Power Party (PPP), withdrew his support for President Yoon Suk-yeol, who appears closer to being impeached by the National Assembly on Saturday. RELATED: South Korean Police Investigate […]