South Korean lawmakers submitted an impeachment motion for South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea on December 4, 2024.
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South Korea’s parliament formally filed a motion to impeach Yun Seok-yeol on Thursday, setting the stage for a historic vote that could oust the embattled president as he attempts to force through a botched impeachment measure.
Martial law.
The impeachment motion against Yoon was reported at a plenary session held shortly after midnight on Thursday.
An impeachment vote must be held within 24 to 72 hours after the motion is filed.
