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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Raphael Rashid in Seoul and agencies

South Korea police investigate President Yoon as ruling party vows to block impeachment

South Koreans protest against Yoon Suk Yeol's surprise declaration of martial law on Tuesday. The president has appointed a new defence minister even as he faces impeachment.
South Koreans protest against Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law on Tuesday. The president has appointed a new defence minister even as he faces impeachment. Photograph: Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters

South Korea’s ruling party says it will block a move by the opposition to impeach the beleaguered president, Yoon Suk Yeol, as police said they were investigating Yoon for alleged insurrection over his botched attempt to impose martial law.

The floor leader of the People Power party vowed on Thursday that its lawmakers would “unite” to defeat the opposition-led motion to impeach the deeply unpopular leader.

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