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South Korea ruling party leader steps down after backing impeachment of President Yoon

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South Korea ruling party leader steps down after backing impeachment of President Yoon



Announcement by Han Dong-hoon comes as constitutional court prepares to review parliament’s vote to impeach Yoon Suk YeolHan Dong-hoon has resigned as leader of South Korea’s ruling People Power party, saying his position has become untenable after his dramatic decision to support President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment at the weekend.“Martial law in the advanced nation that is South Korea, in 2024. How angry and disappointed must you have all been?” he said at a press conference on Monday. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/16/south-korea-han-dong-hoon-resignation-impeachment-yoon-suk-yeol

Author : Raphael Rashid in Seoul with agencies

Publish date : 2024-12-16 02:19:44

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