South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol declares martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea.
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South Korea's President Yoon Not Impeached, but His End Is Nigh

Dec 9, 2024 | 22:18 GMT

Legal, social and political pressures will likely still force Yoon out of office in the coming months, bringing a liberal president to power who would pursue pro-labor policies and reorient South Korea's foreign relations.

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