People Power Party Calls for Yoon Impeachment

Han Dong-hoon, leader of South Korea's ruling People Power Party (PPP), has shifted his stance to support the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol following Yoon's controversial declaration of martial law. Han called for party members to vote based on their conscience during the upcoming impeachment vote, emphasizing that impeachment is now the only viable solution after Yoon expressed no intention to resign. Despite initial hopes for Yoon's voluntary resignation, Han confirmed that the president's refusal to step down has left lawmakers with no choice but to proceed with impeachment. Yoon defended his martial law declaration, labeling it an act of governance and rejecting claims of insurrection. The previous impeachment attempt failed due to a boycott by PPP members, but Han insists the party must unify in support of impeachment this time. The next parliamentary vote is scheduled for Saturday, where a two-thirds majority is required for impeachment to succeed.