South Korea’s President Yoon impeached over martial law bid
BreitbartDec 14
South Korea: Pres. Yoon Impeached Over Martial Law Order
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Above: Park Chan-dae, floor leader of the Democratic Party, speaks during the plenary session for the impeachment vote of Pres. Yoon Suk Yeol at the National Assembly on Dec. 14, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. Image copyright: Woohae Cho/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Facts
South Korea's National Assembly voted 204-85 to impeach Pres. Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday over his failed attempt to impose martial law on Dec. 3.
The impeachment motion charged Yoon with directing military and police to obstruct parliament, attempting to take over the National Election Committee, and ordering arrests of political leaders and journalists.
The Spin
Narrative A
The impeachment represents a crucial defense of democratic institutions against an unprecedented abuse of presidential power that threatened constitutional order. Yoon had become increasingly defiant in many aspects of his presidency, from personal scandals to his inability to garner legislative support. His illegal martial law declaration was the final straw, making his removal from office necessary to protect democracy.
Narrative B
This impeachment is a politically motivated overreach by opposition parties exploiting a legitimate act of governance. Yoon's martial law declaration was a constitutional response to threats from anti-state forces and their obstruction of government function, making this an unjustified attack on executive authority. While Yoon worked hard to restore the country's economy and energy dominance, the opposition chose to attack democratic institutions.
