The vote by South Korea’s parliament to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday marked the culmination of a stunning political showdown sparked by his shock decision to impose martial law on the vibrant democratic country.

The political upheaval surrounding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol has extended beyond the National Assembly, targeting celebrities and businesses. Social media campaigns and boycotts have intensified,

Impeached President said he will “never give up” and called for officials to maintain stability in government functions during what he described as a “temporary” pause of his presidency.

President Yoon Suk Yeol escaped impeachment on Saturday, as the National Assembly failed to pass the motion to oust him over his short-lived martial law, which sent shockwaves through Korea and triggered massive street protests.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached Saturday over his short-lived martial law decree, with twelve lawmakers from his own party joining the opposition to pass the motion in the National Assembly.

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, several cabinet ministers, military commanders and police officials face criminal investigations over the president's botched attempt on Dec.

President Yoon Suk Yeol did not attend a questioning session by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) scheduled for Wednesday.