The Beijing Hour South Korean lawmakers to vote on second impeachment motion against president
Dec 11, 2024
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Impeachment Vote in South Korea
- South Korean lawmakers will vote again on impeaching President Yoon Suk-yeol.
- This follows the arrest of the police chief, raids on government offices, and an attempted suicide by the former defense minister.
South Korea's Democratic Resilience
- Dr. Wong Son Taek believes South Korea's democracy is strong enough to handle the current political turmoil peacefully.
- He anticipates the president's arrest and an emergency election.
Syrian Transition and Continued Conflict
- Syria's transitional government is working with the ousted Assad administration to transfer power.
- Fighting continues, with Turkey targeting Kurdish supplies and Israel establishing a defense zone.