A previous vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol failed when it was boycotted by lawmakers from his party, but several have now supported his removal.

Summary

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by parliament over his attempt to impose martial law without justification, with a two-thirds majority vote of 204-85.

The martial law, briefly enacted on December 3, censored media and banned political activity, sparking public outrage and protests.

Yoon, suspended from office, faces investigation for rebellion while the Constitutional Court reviews the impeachment.

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is acting president.

The crisis has deepened South Korea’s political instability, eroded Yoon’s support to a record-low 11%, and strained the U.S.-South Korea alliance.