Breaking news: South Korean president risks removal after shocking martial law move

South Korean opposition starts impeachment process after presidentʼs martial law attempt. French government faces major shake-up while Trumpʼs team looks at Ukraine peace plans that might surprise NATO

December 5 2024 , 03:44 AM  •  2737 views

Breaking news: South Korean president risks removal after shocking martial law move

South Koreas political landscape changed drastically when President Yoon Suk-yeol made a bold-yet-questionable move to declare martial law; his decision backfired quickly

The opposition led by the Democratic Party along with five other parties started an impeachment process stating that Yoons actions were against the constitution (which led to mass-protests in Seoul). The National Assembly needed just six hours to cancel the martial law order‚ with even some members of presidents own party turning against him

It was a grave act of rebellion and provides perfect grounds for his impeachment

Democratic Party statement

To remove Yoon from office they need:

  • Two-thirds of parliament votes
  • Support from 6 of 9 Constitutional Council judges
  • Final decision within 180 days

Meanwhile in France Michel Barnier lost his prime-minister position through a no-confidence vote - making his government the shortest-lived one in modern French history. President Macron now needs to find new leadership before next years budget talks

Donald Trumps advisors are working on Ukraine peace plans that might give Russia some Ukrainian territories; NATO doesnt support this idea. Secretary-General Mark Rutte thinks Ukraine needs more support not less to have better position in any future talks

The South China Sea saw new problems when Chinese coast guard ships used water cannons on Philippine patrol boats near Scarborough Shoal. Both sides blame each-other for the incident which adds to already tense situation in the region

A light-hearted story came from Britain where thieves stole a van with Christmas pies worth $32‚000 – but didnt eat or sell them letting all food go bad