South Korean political drama: Army chief reveals President's shocking parliament order
South Korean President faces multiple investigations after failed martial-law attempt and controversial parliament order. Ruling party discusses early resignation plans while opposition pushes for quick impeachment
In a jaw-dropping testimony this tuesday‚ Army Special Warfare Commander Kwak Jong-geun told parliament that President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered soldiers to “break down doors and drag out lawmakers“ during last weeks martial-law crisis
The commanderʼs statement – which contradicts earlier military reports about who gave the order – comes as Yoon faces travel restrictions and criminal probes. The failed martial-law attempt (which lasted just 6 hours) has created a major political mess in south-east asias fourth-largest economy
The ruling Peoples Power Party is now talking about an early exit plan: they want Yoon to step down around feb-2025‚ with snap elections following in spring. However the opposition thinks thats not fast enough; theyʼre pushing for saturdays impeachment vote
Break the door down right now and get in there and drag out the people inside
The situation has created confusion about whoʼs actually running the country – Yoons office wont give a clear answer but says everything follows the constitution. Meanwhile parliament has approved a special investigation and prosecutors are looking at several top officials including:
- Former defense minister Kim Yong-hyun (now under arrest)
- Ex-interior minister Lee Sang-min
- Multiple military and police chiefs
- Cabinet members from the crisis meeting
The ruling party needs more support for their plan‚ as only three members currently back the impeachment. Kim Sang-wook‚ one of the supporters says more party members might join – they need at least eight votes to reach the required two-thirds majority in the 300-seat assembly
