Party leader calls for Yoon to step down as South Korean president

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The head of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s governing party expressed openness to his removal from office due to chaos caused by a short-lived declaration of martial law. The president ordered the arrest of politicians, which was later lifted after an impeachment vote. The leader of the conservative People Power Party changed his stance and called for President Yoon’s suspension, fearing another state of emergency. A vote for impeachment is scheduled, with opposition parties proposing the motion due to concerns about insurrection and treason. Yoon’s approval rating was low before the martial law declaration, which he blamed on opposition lawmakers. There are concerns that he may declare martial law again if impeached, but top officials have expressed refusal to comply. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed deep concerns about the martial law declaration and confirmed the importance of the U.S.-South Korea alliance. Details emerged of troops infiltrating the National Election Commission during the martial law period. Overall, there is uncertainty regarding Yoon’s future as president and the stability of the country.

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