South Korean lawmakers impeached acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, two weeks after parliament voted to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol, further escalating tensions in South Korea. The crisis follows Yoon’s controversial martial law declaration on December 3,

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by parliament over his abortive attempt at martial law on December 3, 2024. However, a video that social media posts claimed shows his supporters rallying against the impeachment motion is unrelated.

South Korea's parliament has impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law decree, ending days of political paralysis.