Motion to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol failed because the ruling conservative People Power Party walked out, which denied the necessary quorum.
They needed two-thirds of South Korea's 300 members to vote in favor.
Former Defense Minister that was arrested unsuccessfully attempted suicide while in detention.
Police atempted to search presidential office, but denied access by presidential security.
They will be trying for impeachment again.
South Korean MPs have successfully voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on their second attempt, following his brief move to impose martial law, at least 15 members of his own party voting for the motion.
Yoon is now officially suspended, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo stepping in as acting president.
The Constitutional Court will decide Yoon's fate, with up to 180 days to rule on the impeachment. He could also face other charges, such as insurrection. The provision is for an election within 60 days.
In a statement, Yoon says he is "temporarily stopping" his journey, but he "will never give up"
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South Korean MPs have successfully voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on their second attempt, following his brief move to impose martial law, at least 15 members of his own party voting for the motion.
Yoon is now officially suspended, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo stepping in as acting president.
The Constitutional Court will decide Yoon's fate, with up to 180 days to rule on the impeachment. He could also face other charges, such as insurrection. The provision is for an election within 60 days.
In a statement, Yoon says he is "temporarily stopping" his journey, but he "will never give up"
I’ve been taught that impeachments are useless… does theirs actually work?
South Korean police tries to arrest the president, but fails due to resistance by the presidents security.
It feels very convenient timing that the South Korean political system is in complete chaos right when they were expected to react to North Korean troops showing up in Ukraine.
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South Korea’s impeached and arrested president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was formally indicted on Sunday on charges of leading an insurrection last month when he briefly imposed martial law, prosecutors said.
Mr. Yoon’s indictment means that his trial is likely to start soon.
