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As National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik read out the results of the impeachment vote Saturday, the crowds filling Seoul's Yeouido district erupted in celebration. Car horns blared through the streets as tens of thousands of protesters, who had gathered throughout the day, broke into jubilant cheers and singing. "I declare that the impeachment motion has passed – 204 in favor, 85 against, 8 abstentions, three null votes," Woo said, confirming the passage of the motion to imp
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Han leadership crumbles in wake of impeachment vote
Conflict within the ruling People’s Power Party reached new heights after the National Assembly voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, with the resignations of five of the party's six supreme council members. The PPP, at a meeting convened after the plenary session Saturday, voted to remove the current party leadership to take accountability for the events that led to the president's impeachment. "It really hurts to see the country repeating a painful history.
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Business
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Suspension of Yoon’s presidential power reduces economic uncertainty
The National Assembly's decision to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol may have cleared some economic uncertainties, though challenges surrounding slowing growth and depreciation of the Korean won linger. On Saturday, Korean lawmakers voted 204 to 85 to impeach Yoon. Market watchers expect the stock market to pick up pace as the impeachment approval clears out uncertainties. “For the capital market, the biggest enemy is uncertainties. With the impeachment providing clear prospects, the s
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[What to watch] Political farce: A viewer's guide
Last week's martial law debacle in South Korea, which nearly paralyzed the country and damaged its worldwide reputation, left many wondering about the odd nature of power grabs. While the attempt, fortunately, had failed, one might expect better planning for such a flagrant assault on the country's democratic institutions. The bizarrely amateurish and poorly thought out execution has sparked renewed questions about the president's judgment, including whispers about his notorious d
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