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South Korea's Ruling Party Calls for President Yoon Suk Yeol's Suspension

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Han Dong-hoon, leader of South Korea's ruling party, has called for President Yoon Suk Yeol's immediate suspension following his controversial martial law declaration, raising concerns about national safety.


South Korea's Political Turmoil: Calls for President Yoon Suk Yeol's Suspension

In a dramatic turn of events, Han Dong-hoon, the leader of South Korea's ruling People Power Party (PPP), has called for the "immediate suspension" of President Yoon Suk Yeol. This call comes in the wake of Yoon's controversial attempt to impose martial law, which Han described as posing a "great danger" to the nation. The remarks leave Yoon isolated ahead of a crucial impeachment vote scheduled for Saturday in the National Assembly.

Han revealed that he received intelligence suggesting Yoon had ordered the arrest and detention of certain politicians based on allegations of “anti-national activities” during the martial law period. Despite initially opposing the impeachment motion, Han labeled Yoon's martial law declaration as "unconstitutional" and expressed concerns over the potential for extreme actions from Yoon, which could jeopardize the safety of the Republic of Korea and its citizens.

The impeachment process requires a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, which consists of 300 members. Currently, the opposition parties that initiated the impeachment motion hold 192 seats, making the outcome uncertain. If the impeachment is successful, Yoon would be suspended while the Constitutional Court deliberates on his fate, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo stepping in to assume presidential duties.

Fallout from Martial Law Declaration

The controversy surrounding Yoon's martial law declaration, which lasted only six hours before being rescinded by the National Assembly, has intensified political tensions within the ruling party. Han criticized Yoon for failing to take responsibility for the declaration, stating that he has not acted against military officials who allegedly intervened illegally. This internal dissent within the PPP highlights the growing rift between Yoon and factions of his own party, particularly as 18 lawmakers from Han's faction voted alongside opposition members to revoke the martial law decree.

As the political landscape in South Korea continues to evolve, the implications of Yoon's actions and the potential for his impeachment remain a focal point of national concern.

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