Impeachment Vote Fails for South Korean President

The South Korean National Assembly's impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol has failed due to a boycott by members of his ruling People Power Party (PPP), which left the assembly without the necessary 200 votes. Despite protests from around 150,000 demonstrators demanding his ouster, only 195 lawmakers participated in the vote, leading to its invalidation. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung announced plans to attempt impeachment again on December 14, citing Yoon's declaration of martial law as unconstitutional. Yoon's presidency has been marred by scandals, including criticisms of his handling of the Itaewon crowd disaster and accusations of misusing presidential vetoes. His approval rating has plummeted to a record low of 13%, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction among voters. The political climate remains tense as the opposition vows to continue their efforts for Yoon's removal.