South Korea's President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing impeachment after his brief and controversial declaration of martial law, which lasted just six hours and has been labeled as an attempt at a 'self-coup' by opposition leaders. The Democratic Party is spearheading the impeachment efforts, accusing Yoon of undermining democracy and calling for charges of rebellion against him and key officials, including the resigned Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun. The martial law declaration sparked widespread protests, with demonstrators demanding Yoon's resignation and labeling his actions as insurrectionary. Observers draw parallels to the impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye in 2016, raising concerns about the state of democracy in South Korea. After facing intense backlash from lawmakers and the public, Yoon quickly revoked the martial law order, but the political turmoil continues to escalate. The opposition is mobilizing support within the National Assembly to push for a vote on the impeachment motion, which could require backing from some members of Yoon's ruling party to succeed.