Six South Korean opposition parties have submitted a bill calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, as reported by the Korean News Agency. The bill was introduced to the National Assembly, the country’s legislature, at 2:40 p.m. local time.
The decision to propose the impeachment motion against President Yoon was made jointly by six parties, including the main opposition Democratic Party. This move came in response to widespread criticism from various political factions following President Yoon's brief declaration of martial law.
The bill is scheduled to be presented at the National Assembly’s plenary session on Thursday, with the voting expected to take place on either Friday or Saturday, according to the Korean News Agency.
According to the South Korean constitution, for impeachment to proceed, it must be proposed by a majority of parliament and approved by two-thirds of all lawmakers. Subsequently, the proposal would be forwarded to the Constitutional Court, one of the highest courts in South Korea, alongside the Supreme Court. The constitution stipulates that at least six justices must agree to proceed with the impeachment process.
During the impeachment proceedings, the president would be suspended from exercising their powers until the final adjudication is reached, as outlined in the constitution.
