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President Yoon’s declaration of martial law, which he said was due to the opposition paralyzing the country, rattled South Korea’s financial markets and caused panic among the civilian populace.Martial law was only ended after a group of opposition lawmakers gathered in their Parliament, with soldiers headed to their position, and voted to end it. The enactment of martial law was the first such instance in more than 40 years.
The opposition floor leader, Park Chan-dae, said the impeachment was a “victory for the South Korean people and for democracy.”Crowds outside South Korea’s National Assembly moments after lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon is suspended from office pending a Constitutional Court ruling. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will serve as acting president.
U.S. Ambassador Philip S. Goldberg reiterated that the relationship between the United States and South Korea will be unchanged following Yoon’s impeachment.
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