Head of the People Power party claims there is a significant risk that president could order ‘extreme actions’

Summary

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces mounting pressure after his surprise declaration of martial law, later reversed, triggered backlash from across the political spectrum.

Han Dong-hoon, leader of Yoon’s ruling People Power Party (PPP), warned that Yoon poses a “great danger” to the country, citing evidence of plans to arrest political leaders during the brief martial law period.

The opposition plans an impeachment vote, and some PPP lawmakers have signaled support, though others oppose risking political instability.

  • fluxion@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    21 days ago

    “We cannot impeach the president tomorrow and hand over the regime to Lee Jae-Myung’s Democratic party. It is not for the sake of protecting President Yoon Suk Yeol, but for the sake of the Republic of Korea’s system and our children’s future. I cannot participate in the impeachment of the president tomorrow,” Yoon told reporters.

    Don’t get too comfortable, fascist idiots like this still seem more than willing to put party politics over country.

    “children’s future”… Your fucking president just tried to become Kim Jong Un. So fucking sick of the insane people we tolerate as political leaders.