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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jabed Ahmed

South Korean president survives martial law impeachment vote after ruling party’s MPs boycott

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has survived an impeachment vote – prompted by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law – after members of his party boycotted the move.

Only 195 votes were cast, which was below the 200 needed for the vote to count, and the motion was scrapped.

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