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South Korean President Survives Impeachment Attempt After Martial Law

South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, bottom center, shouts slogans during a joint press conference with members of civil society and the five opposition parties to cond

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has managed to avoid impeachment following a failed attempt to impose martial law in Seoul. The opposition's motion for impeachment did not pass due to a boycott by most lawmakers from Yoon's party. However, the situation remains tense, with the possibility of further protests and political unrest looming.

Yoon's declaration of martial law was swiftly overturned by the National Assembly, which voted unanimously to cancel the order. Impeaching Yoon would require the support of two-thirds of the National Assembly and a decision by the Constitutional Court.

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