Hey there! 😊 Have you heard what’s happening in South Korea?
South Korea’s President, Mr. Yoon Suk-yeol, is facing a second impeachment vote! But what does that mean? Let’s break it down together. 🧐
What’s Impeachment?
Impeachment is like when someone important, like the president, gets in trouble for not following the rules. It’s a process to decide if they should keep their job or not. 🏛️
Why is President Yoon Facing Impeachment?
A few days ago, President Yoon declared something called “martial law”. Martial law is when the military takes over to keep order during emergencies. But many people were unhappy about this decision. 🤔
The main opposition party, called the Democratic Party, and some other smaller parties didn’t agree with President Yoon. They think he shouldn’t have declared martial law. So, they are trying to impeach him, which means they want to remove him from being president. 😮
The First Vote Didn’t Happen
The first time they tried to vote on impeaching him, some members from the president’s own party, the People Power Party (PPP), didn’t show up. So, they couldn’t have the vote. 🗳️
Trying Again
Now, they’re trying a second time! The opposition parties plan to vote on Saturday. If two-thirds of the 300 lawmakers agree, the impeachment will pass. Then, a special court will decide what happens next. During that time, President Yoon’s powers would be paused. ⏸️
President Yoon’s Response
President Yoon says he declared martial law to protect the country from what he calls a “legislative dictatorship” by the opposition. He believes he didn’t break any rules. He even said on TV, “I will fight to the end.” 🗣️
What’s Next?
Even the leader of President Yoon’s own party, Mr. Han Dong-hoon, thinks they should vote for impeachment! This makes it more likely that the impeachment might happen. We’ll have to wait and see what the court decides if the vote passes. 🤷♂️
Why Should We Care?
It’s important to know what’s happening in different countries around the world. Leaders have big responsibilities, and when things like this happen, it can affect many people. 🌍
Stay tuned for more updates! 📢
Reference(s):
S. Korea's opposition parties submit bill to impeach President Yoon
cgtn.com
