Ruling party leader in South Korea urges for Yoon’s powers to be suspended | Latest Updates

The head of South Korea’s ruling party, Han Dong-hoon, has called for the suspension of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s powers, citing evidence that he sought to arrest political leaders following a declaration of martial law. Han had previously opposed impeaching Yoon but changed his stance after learning about the president’s actions. Yoon had declared martial law for six hours, citing threats from anti-state forces, before the National Assembly overturned the order in a unanimous vote. Yoon is under investigation for treason along with other officials. Han’s call for suspending Yoon’s powers signals a shift in the ruling party’s response to the crisis. The opposition Democratic Party is pushing for an impeachment vote, which would then go to the Constitutional Court for a ruling. This situation follows a trend in South Korea where several past presidents have been impeached or jailed for corruption. The PPP’s change in stance reflects a willingness to address the current political crisis and act in the best interest of the country’s stability.

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