Second martial law impeachment vote looms for SKorean president

It was a grave act of rebellion and provides perfect grounds for his impeachment,

the Democratic Party said

The EU takes note of the decision by the National Assembly to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. It is important now to ensure a swift and orderly resolution of the current political crisis in line with the Korean Constitution,

an EU spokesperson said in a statement

The Republic of Korea is an important strategic partner for the EU,

the statement read, referring to Korea by its official name

I am not loyal to any person, but loyal to the organization,

He famously stated ... a remark that solidified his name in the public's memory

I earnestly ask public servants this. At this moment, we have the critical task of ensuring normal and stable operations of state affairs ... I ask you to carry out your duties without any neglect to ensure that the government is operated without being shaken,

Han said in a televised statement

We have preserved the constitutional order!"

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered near the parliament roared in jubilation, waved banners and brandished colorful K-pop glow sticks, as a lead activist shouted on stage

I will carry with me all the criticisms, encouragement and support directed toward me, and I will continue to do my utmost for the country until the very last moment,

Yoon said

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President Yoon isn't well-prepared, and he does things off the cuff,

Choi Jin, director of the Seoul-based Institute of Presidential Leadership, said

He tried to massively shake up the political world,

Choi said

I'm not loyal to [high-level] people."

At the time, he famously said

Today's impeachment is the great victory of the people,

Democratic Party floor leader Park Chan-dae said following the vote

Yoon had no choice but to declare martial law. I approve of every decision he has made as president,

supporter Choi Hee-sun, 62, told AFP before the vote

Stay safe and take care of your health!"

she said on a superfan chat platform

We can no longer endure Yoon's madness,

spokeswoman Hwang Jung-a said

But I came here instead to support my fellow citizens,

Kim Deuk-yun, 58, told AFP

Korean democracy has survived a close call, and other democracies with a presidential form of government should take heed of the lessons from this episode,

said Tom Pepinsky, government and public policy professor at Cornell University

President Yoon's attempt to declare martial law reveals the fragility of the rule of law in divided societies, especially those with presidential governments in which the chief executive cannot be easily dismissed by the legislature,

he told Newsweek

Most importantly, no members of President Yoon's own party were willing to defend his actions in public, nor did any vote in defense of his martial law declaration,

he added

The opposition parties are currently going berserk, claiming that the declaration of martial law equates to insurrection,

Yoon said

Whether they impeach me or investigate me, I will face them down with confidence,

Yoon said in a defiant televised address on Thursday