Yoon Suk-yeolʼs short-lived martial law declaration in South-Korea triggered a quick push for his removal. Six opposition groups filed an impeachment motion yesterday after the president tried to use emergency powers to fight so-called anti-state forces; the order lasted just 6 hours
The Democratic Party with its allies (who control 192 seats) need 200 votes for impeachment: some members of Yoonʼs own party already showed support by helping cancel the martial-law order. If successful Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would take temporary control while the Constitutional Court – which now has only 6 of 9 judges – decides the presidents fate
- Process requires 6 judges to approve removal
- New elections must happen in 60 days after removal
- Current polls favor opposition leader Lee Jae-myung
In France Michel Barnier became the first prime-minister in 60-plus years to lose power through no-confidence vote. Left-wing and far-right lawmakers joined forces to remove him (citing his harsh budget plans and appointment after inconclusive elections). President Emmanuel Macron must pick new leader before Notre-Dame re-opens this weekend
Donald Trumps advisors are looking at Ukraine peace ideas that would give Russia control of occupied areas. The plan includes dropping Kyivʼs NATO membership hopes: aid would stop if Ukraine refuses talks. NATO head Mark Rutte called supporting Ukraine “a good deal“ but suggested waiting for better battlefield position
Chinese and Philippine ships clashed near Scarborough shoal (which China took over about 12 years ago). Manila says water cannons hit their patrol boats; Beijing claims Filipinos entered its waters. US called Chinas actions not legal