- Islamabad
- 21.6°C
- Today ( Tuesday, 22 April 2025)
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached Over Martial Law Declaration
the opposition-led National Assembly voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law declaration on December 3. He becomes the third South Korean president to be suspended by parliament.
The impeachment resolution was delivered to Yoon at 7:24 p.m., immediately suspending him from office. The Constitutional Court will decide on his reinstatement or removal within 180 days. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will act as president.
Han instructed Cabinet members to prevent public unrest and ordered the military to stay alert to ensure national defense and security. He also directed the Joint Chiefs of Staff to prevent any reckless actions by North Korea.
-
Amid concerns about the security of ballot papers for the upcoming general elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced on Saturday that Pakistan Army personnel would be accompanying ECP staff during the transportation of ballot papers to their designated loc...
-
In a developing scenario, a third resolution urging the postponement of the general elections scheduled for February 8 has been submitted to the Senate Secretariat on Sunday. The resolution cites harsh weather conditions and security apprehensions as primary reasons for advoca...
Get Newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest news, popular news and exclusive updates.
Facebook Comments