Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korean President impeached after martial law 'coup attempt'

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached less than two weeks after he attempted to seize power by declaring martial law across the country and deploying the military. The historic vote at South Korean's National Assembly was taken by those in favour of impeachment by 204 votes to 85. It means the president is immediately suspended from his duties and power is transferred immediately to the country's Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.

Yoon Suk Yeol made international headlines when he declared martial law in his country in a shock late-night move that saw Army troops move to see key buildings and infrastructure before being stood down Last Saturday, Yoon survived a first impeachment vote after most ruling party lawmakers boycotted a floor vote. Public protests against Yoon have since intensified and his approval rating has plummeted. Image: South Korean Presidential Office) South Korean Presidential Office) Tens of thousands of South Koreans have braved the bitter cold and poured onto the streets of the capital, Seoul, every.



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