On December 4, senior aides to the president, including the Chief of Staff and the National Security Advisor, submitted their resignations. President Yoon canceled his public schedule for the day but has yet to make a statement. Political tensions and personal scandals have significantly lowered his approval ratings.
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More than 40 opposition lawmakers in South Korea have called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, accusing him of being a "traitor" and committing "treasonous actions" by declaring martial law. Hwang Un Ha, leader of the People's Party, emphasized that the president's mobilization of the military amounted to an act of treason and that he should not remain in office any longer. He urged political parties to propose impeachment on December 4, with the vote to take place within 24 to 72 hours.
Previously, Lee Jae Myung, leader of the Democratic Party (DP), criticized President Yoon's martial law declaration as unconstitutional and illegal. After Parliament voted to revoke the order, Lee stated that Yoon had "betrayed the people" and that his martial law order was invalid, declaring Yoon no longer the president.
In an emergency session, DP announced that it would immediately initiate impeachment proceedings if Yoon did not voluntarily resign. The DP stressed that Yoon’s actions violated the constitution and called it a serious act of rebellion, justifying impeachment.
On December 3, President Yoon had unexpectedly declared martial law, accusing opposition forces of undermining the government with anti-state activities. However, the National Assembly quickly rejected the decision, forcing Yoon to retract it that night. Reports later on December 4 indicated that Yoon’s senior advisers had submitted their resignations, though the President's office has yet to comment.
