South Korean President Digging In Even as Next Impeachment Vote Is Expected To Succeed

President Yoon’s People Power Party is telling its members to vote according to ‘conviction,’ meaning a number of them won’t stand fast against impeachment, as almost all did in the first impeachment vote.

South Korean Presidential Office/Yonhap via AP
President Yoon speaks at Seoul, December 7, 2024. South Korean Presidential Office/Yonhap via AP

South Korea’s president is digging in against a second impeachment vote in the national assembly, scheduled for Saturday.

President Yoon’s foes, looking for vengeance at last for his reckless attempt at stifling their opposition by imposing martial law, are expected to pick up the 200 votes needed for their impeachment motion to carry the 300-seat assembly.

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