South Korea’s President Faces Second Impeachment Vote
Hey there! Have you heard about what’s happening in South Korea? 🇰🇷 Let’s break it down together!
Who is President Yoon Suk-yeol?
President Yoon Suk-yeol is the leader of South Korea. Recently, he’s been facing some big challenges.
What Happened?
On December 3, President Yoon declared something called martial law. Martial law is when the military takes over control from the regular government during emergencies. It’s a really serious action!
He said he did this to “protect the country’s constitution” from the opposition party in the government. But many people were upset and called for him to resign (step down from being president).
What’s the Big Deal?
Declaring martial law is a big decision because it can limit people’s freedoms and rights. Some people think President Yoon went too far.
Now, he’s facing a second impeachment vote. Impeachment is a process where government officials can be removed from office if they did something wrong.
Investigations and Arrests
President Yoon is also being investigated for possible wrongdoing. He’s not allowed to leave the country right now. Plus, his former Defense Minister, Mr. Kim Yong-hyun, was arrested.
What Did President Yoon Say?
In a TV speech, he said he did nothing wrong and that he will “fight to the end.”
What’s Next?
The second impeachment vote is expected to happen on Saturday. Many people think things aren’t looking good for President Yoon.
Why Should We Care?
It’s important to know what’s happening around the world. Events like this can affect many people and help us understand how governments work!
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South Korea's Yoon defends martial law as 2nd impeachment vote looms
cgtn.com
