“I believe that the impeachment of the country’s president is necessary to protect South Korea and its citizens,” said the opposition leader. “In light of recent developments, this is the right thing to do.”
Yun stunned its southern readers when he declared a state of emergency and the country’s military administration, claiming that the opposition was promoting a coup attempt. He retracted it after hours and immediate opposition from politicians, from the opposition but also from the ruling party.
Large military forces were deployed in the streets of South Korea after the announcement for fear of riots and clashes between military personnel and civilians were seen outside the parliament. Since then there have been widespread calls for President Yun and the other members of the government to announce their resignations.
The impeachment process of the South Korean president requires at least a two-thirds majority vote in parliament, as well as the approval of at least six judges of the Constitutional Court. For now, it seems that the vote is expected to pass relatively easily.