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The Latest Breaking News from Impeachment

S. Korea Presidential Security Chief Urges 'No Bloodshed' In Yoon Arrest

South Korea's presidential security chief said Friday there must be no bloodshed if another arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is executed by investigators over his failed martial law bid.

International Business Times

South Korea’s Yoon will accept impeachment ruling even if it means end to presidency, lawyer says

Yoon Suk Yeol’s lawyer warns of civil war if ‘something goes wrong’ in attempt to arrest president

The Independent UK

Democrats grin and bear it as they set example for Republicans on peaceful transfer of power

‘I can feel proud that we’re acting as constitutional patriots,’ Representative Jamie Raskin tells Eric Garcia on the four-year anniversary of the Capitol riot

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Ken Paxton kicks off tour to pressure Republicans to support David Cook for House speaker

Paxton’s latest tour is the continuation of his efforts in the past year to get political revenge on House Republicans who supported his impeachment.

The Texas Tribune

South Korea: failed arrest of impeached president sets stage for more turmoil in 2025

It was a tumultuous end to 2024 for South Korea. On December 14, the country’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was impeached over his short-lived declaration of martial law. Then, just two weeks later, South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach his replacement, Han Duck-soo, accusing him of colluding with his predecessor.

The Conversation

South Korean Investigators Withdraw After Standoff With Impeached President

South Korean investigators face resistance detaining impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, leading to a standoff and legal complexities.

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Can The Judicial Conference Refer Supreme Court Justices To The Attorney General?

The Judicial Conference will study the issue, but hints the answer is probably no.

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Impeached South Korean President Vows To Fight Detainment

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces legal challenges and political unrest as his fate rests with the Constitutional Court.

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Top presidential aides offer to quit en masse as South Korea’s political crisis deepens

Senior secretaries tender resignations after acting leader names new judges to court handling Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment case

The Independent UK

South Korean Court Issues Warrants For President's Detention

South Korean court issues warrants to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol over rebellion allegations, sparking debate and raising questions about the country's ...

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South Koreans stage mass rally to demand removal of Yoon Suk Yeol

Hundreds of thousands gather in central Seoul to protest against president suspended over martial law declaration

The Guardian - UK

South Korea’s second impeachment in two weeks is latest twist in political saga

Removal of acting president Han Duck-soo is part of a rancorous battle for the country’s constitutional future

The Guardian - UK

South Korean Lawmakers Impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo

Han Duck-soo took over as acting president from President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended following a parliamentary vote over his move to impose martial law on December 3.

International Business Times

South Korea's Parliament Votes To Impeach Acting President Han

South Korea's parliament impeached acting president Han Duck-soo amid political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law order.

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The Guardian - UK

South Korean lawmakers impeach acting president Han Duck-soo

Assembly approves motion days after parliament stripped President Yoon Suk Yeol of his powers over martial law order

The Independent UK

South Korean parliament votes to impeach acting president Han Duck Soo

Finance minister Choi Sang Mok to take over acting presidency

The Independent UK

Chanting South Korean ruling party lawmakers swarm parliament in protest of impeachment vote

South Korea's lawmakers chanted and shoved each other as the parliament's speaker addressed the chamber on Friday, 27 December ahead of an impeachment vote against acting president Han Duck Soo.

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South Korea's Parliament Impeaches Prime Minister Amid Political Turmoil

South Korea's parliament impeached Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and President Yoon Suk Yeol amidst political turmoil.

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Evening Standard

South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly votes to impeach acting president

The single-chamber National Assembly passed Han Duck-soo’s impeachment motion with a 192-0 vote

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Constitutional Questions in South Korea (Updated)

The opposition is trying to impeach the Acting President for insurrection, who claims he lacks the power to make appointment to constitutional court, which may not have enough members to remove the impeached President.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach acting president Han

Main opposition Democratic Party’s bid to suspend acting leader Han Duck-soo plunges country into further uncertainty.

Al Jazeera

Unlikely political ‘Thor’ emerges from South Korea’s martial law crisis

Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik’s rigorous adherence to constitutional procedure seen as key to overturning martial law.

International Business Times

South Korea's Acting President Faces Impeachment Vote

South Korea's acting president faced an impeachment vote on Friday, as the country struggled to shake off political turmoil sparked by his predecessor's martial law declaration that shocked the world.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s opposition files motion to impeach acting president

Opposition seeks to impeach Han Duck-soo for not appointing judges to the constitutional court.

International Business Times

S. Korea's Opposition Moves To Impeach Acting President

South Korea fell in a political crisis when President Yoon Suk Yeol, currently suspended, declared martial law on December 3.

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