The Beijing Hour South Korea's ruling party leader warns of dire consequences if Yoon remains in office as president
Dec 6, 2024
Tensions are escalating in South Korea as the ruling party leader warns of dire consequences if President Yoon remains in power. Meanwhile, UNESCO adds three new Chinese elements to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, showcasing the Qiang people's nature-based rituals. The podcast also touches on the intense political climate in France and examines the humanitarian crisis in Syria. In a lighter note, panda commercialization in Hong Kong is discussed as a means of combining cultural heritage with economic prospects.
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Dire consequences if Yoon remains president
- South Korea's ruling party leader, Han Dong-hoon, warns of potential extreme actions by President Yoon Suk-yeol if he remains in office.
- This follows Yoon's declaration and subsequent repeal of martial law after parliamentary disapproval.
Impeachment motion against Yoon
- Opposition parties in South Korea submitted an impeachment motion against President Yoon.
- The vote is planned for Saturday, aiming to secure the needed 200 votes in the 300-seat National Assembly.
French political crisis
- French President Emmanuel Macron will nominate a new prime minister following a no-confidence vote against Michel Barnier.
- Macron aims for a government representing all political forces to address the political crisis.