Yoon Suk Yeol Survives Impeachment Vote in South Korea

South Korea's opposition Democratic Party (DP) has vowed to continue efforts to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following a failed motion due to a lack of quorum, as the ruling People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the vote. The impeachment attempt was triggered by Yoon's controversial martial law declaration, which has sparked widespread protests and calls for his resignation. Despite the failed vote, significant public outcry remains, with hundreds of thousands demonstrating for his ouster. Yoon has publicly apologized for his actions and left decisions about his presidency to the PPP, which is under scrutiny due to ongoing investigations into potential wrongdoing. The DP plans to reintroduce the impeachment motion soon, as they accuse Yoon of insurrection-related crimes. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik emphasized the importance of participation in the vote, stating that history would judge lawmakers who avoid responsibility.