SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's position remained doubtful Sunday after surviving an impeachment vote over his brief imposition of martial law.
SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's position remained doubtful Sunday after surviving an impeachment vote over his brief imposition of martial law.The defense minister in charge when Yoon suspended civilian law late Tuesday was arrested on Sunday and his official residence and office raided.
'Even though we didn't get the outcome we wanted today, I am neither discouraged nor disappointed because we will get it eventually,' said protester Jo Ah-gyeong, 30, after the impeachment vote.'I'll keep coming here until we get it,' she told AFP.The opposition has already vowed to try to impeach Yoon again as soon as Wednesday, and many protesters vowed to continue demonstrations next weekend.
Survives Impeach Vote But Status Unclear
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