Hi everyone! 😊 Have you heard the news from South Korea? The country’s president, Yoon Suk-yeol, has been impeached! But what does that mean, and what happens next? Let’s break it down together!
What’s Impeachment?
Impeachment is when a country’s leader is accused of doing something wrong and might have to leave their job. It’s like if a class monitor breaks the school rules and might lose their position.
Why Was President Yoon Impeached?
President Yoon was accused of trying to declare martial law on December 3rd. Martial law is when the military takes control of the country, which is a very big deal!
Who’s in Charge Now?
Since President Yoon is suspended, the Prime Minister, Han Duck-soo, is acting as the president for now. Think of it like the vice-captain stepping in when the team captain is away.
What Will Happen?
The Constitutional Court (like the country’s supreme court) will decide if President Yoon should be removed from office or get his job back. This could take up to 180 days, but in the past, it happened faster.
Did This Happen Before?
Yes! This is the third time a South Korean president has been impeached. In 2017, President Park Geun-hye was removed from office, and in 2004, President Roh Moo-hyun was reinstated after impeachment.
What Do People Think?
Some people support the impeachment, while others don’t. According to a recent poll, President Yoon’s approval rating dropped to 11%.
What’s Next?
We’ll have to wait and see what the court decides! In the meantime, South Korea will continue to operate with the Prime Minister acting as president.
Stay tuned for more updates! 📺
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
