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South Korean lawmakers are set to vote Saturday on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid, in a second parliamentary showdown that appeared on a knife edge.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's dark claims of communist infiltration when declaring martial law last week may have seemed to many like a throwback to the Cold War.

In today’s newsletter: With protesters taking to the streets and parliament set to vote on ending his presidency, what does Yoon’s failed declaration of martial law mean for his future – and that of the nation?

South Korea's opposition leader warned his ruling party colleagues on Friday that "history will remember" if they do not back the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, with just over 24 hours until a vote to remove him from office.

Days after announcing – and then rescinding – martial law in South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol’s future remains uncertain.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment and political crisis after declaring martial law.

Waving colourful glow sticks, singing parody songs and sporting elaborate outfits, demonstrators in Seoul this week calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol's departure have highlighted South Korea's unique and creative protest culture.

President denies rebellion charges as police make new attempt to raid presidential office over failed martial law bid.

South Korea's ruling party supports impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law declaration and public outrage.

President Yoon Suk Yeol insists his actions were lawful

South Korean leader defends short-lived martial law decree as leader of his party throws support behind impeachment.