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South Korean President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Chaos

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-04T22:47:14.111863+05:30

- South Korean lawmakers proposed impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared and then rescinded martial law, causing political turmoil and market instability. - Armed troops entered the National Assembly, but were repelled by aides; protests erupted, leading to a candlelight vigil demanding Yoon's resignation. - The crisis impacted financial markets, with the KOSPI index dropping 1.4%, and major companies advising employees to work from home. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/south-korea-s-yoon-faces-impeachment-after-martial-law-imposed-rescinded-in-6-hrs-101733324033579.html), [The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/videos/south-korea-political-crisis-calls-for-prez-to-resign-after-martial-law-u-turn/videoshow/115976300.cms)

South Korean lawmakers proposed impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared and then rescinded martial law, causing political turmoil and market instability.
Armed troops entered the National Assembly, but were repelled by aides; protests erupted, leading to a candlelight vigil demanding Yoon's resignation.
The crisis impacted financial markets, with the KOSPI index dropping 1.4%, and major companies advising employees to work from home.

Source: Hindustan Times, The Economic Times