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"South Korean opposition parties have formally submitted a motion to impeach
the president, Yoon Suk Yeol, over his short-lived declaration of martial law.
Early on Thursday, lawmakers presented to parliament an impeachment motion
alleging that Yoon “gravely and extensively violated the constitution and the
law” and accuses him of imposing martial law “with the unconstitutional and
illegal intent to evade imminent investigations... into alleged illegal acts
involving himself and his family”.
Representatives for six opposition parties, including the main Democratic party
said a vote could come as soon as Friday, but Yoon’s ruling People Power Party
said they would oppose the measure. The Democratic party needs at least eight
ruling party lawmakers to back the bill in order for it to pass.
Earlier on Wednesday, Yoon faced calls to quit immediately or face impeachment
after an attempt to bring in martial law triggered protests and political
condemnation. The liberal opposition Democratic party, which holds a majority
in the 300-seat parliament, said its lawmakers had decided to call on Yoon to
stand down straight away or they would take steps to impeach him.
“President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration was a clear violation of the
constitution. It didn’t abide by any requirements to declare it,” the
Democratic party said in a statement. “His martial law declaration was
originally invalid and a grave violation of the constitution. It was a grave
act of rebellion and provides perfect grounds for his impeachment.”"
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