South Korea Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. What Happens Next? | WSJ News

South Korea’s legislature voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his decision to impose martial law. WSJ’s Korea Bureau Chief Timothy Martin explains what happens now Yoon has been stripped of his presidential powers.

Photo: South Korean Presidential Office

[muoimai]

Way to go South Koreans, I'm so happy that you finally made it . Support and love from the USA.

[johannesnicolaas]

The greatest respect for the Korean people!! You have saved democracy. That is of enormous value. Love from Holland to you all.

[leonelmessi]

After the South Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol suddenly declared martial law, I witnessed the Korea National Assembly members unanimously vote to lift martial law 190-0 and see it resolved in a matter of hours through democratic procedures and processes.. And soon the lifting of martial law was announced(in 6 hours).. Finally, South Korea's National Assembly passes impeachment bill for President Yoon in two weeks..This is true democracy.. The power of the Korean people and the National Assembly.. Respect

[georgiosdem]

From Greece, the "birthplace" of Democracy, Congratulations to the people of South Korea for fighting for Democracy and Freedom!!!

[lifestyle]

The power of the Korean people and the Korean National Assembly members... The strong power of democracy.. Respect

[grow]

The Korean people resolve everything peacefully. It’s truly admirable and something the whole world should emulate. They accomplished such a significant task without anyone getting hurt or killed.

[henrygonzales]

He should not have declared martial law. Most people in a democracy will not tolerate that.

[robsimmons]

I'm happy I came across this video, and I made sure to study well because it's only a matter of time before my country declares martial law next.

[horizonchc]

That man and his wife belong in jail, not in presidential estate ASAP.

[GameinHistory]

South Korea's political drama is escalating fast! The martial law declaration and the scenes described sound like something out of a movie. The potential shift in foreign policy, especially with North Korea and the US, could have major global implications.

[RogueRaven]

First Germany, then France, then Syria, now South Korea, what is going on?

[mikelytou]

You know you f'ed up royally when your emotionally distant people are in the streets embracing each other with tears of joy in their eyes because you're no longer in power.

[AbdulSalam-yjrm]

seems like someone from Netflix will be quite happy 😂😂😂

[theworldsmostplagiarizedma]

Incredible to see the Korean people stand so strongly together amid the chaos. Hopefully no one got hurt.

[tpark]

WSJ also goes for click bait?! impeachment hasnt happened yet. it just passed the parliament and it needs to pass the court as well.

[soonyounglee]

Have you ever seen any country National Assembly Congres opened at Saturday?😊

[BlazinNSoul]

Wow, South Korea is more of a democracy then we are lol. Impeachment means exactly that as we should take notes here! 📝 😭 💕

[mattb]

I'm sure there's more to this than meets the eye

[thewing]

Good to see someone not a puppet of the US be elected.☘️🙏

[taegeon.h.g]

These videos and comments cause me frustration and anger. This case is not a victory of the people, it is not a victory of democracy. There are so many things that we don't talk about in the media. I will explain the background for foreigners who are not familiar with the situation in Korea. The Republic of Korea has 300 parliamentary seats. The opposition party holds 190 of them. That is why they wield the legislation as they please. During the three years that the president has been in office, they have resisted winning the presidential election and constantly obstructed the president's job. Their diplomacy is a problem, too. The big opposition party is friendly with China and North Korea. They claim that one of the reasons for the president's impeachment is that they have antagonized China and North Korea. In addition, they not only obstructed the president's administrative duties, but also seized the judiciary to prevent him from punishing their criminal irregularities, and if they did not like, they paralyzed the operation of the state. This is why the president declared martial law. I said so in the announcement of the martial law declaration. This is not all the defeat of the opposition party. They are clearly Chinese spies. They are destroying industries with the United States and trying to grow industries with China. They also encouraged the leakage of technology from big tech companies like Samsung and neutralized police and public power, allowing spies from the CCP to run freely. They also dominated the media. Obviously, there were more anti-impeachment protesters in Seoul, but they dismissed them as far-right forces and reported that only those who favor impeachment are the voices of the people. Finally, the most important question remains. The 190-seat National Assembly is never a choice of the people. They rigged elections and there is a lot of evidence, but the Korean Election Commission is dismissing them as a conspiracy theory. And the chief justice of the Supreme Court is also the chairman of the election management committee. He is committing illegal acts in a super-legal position. Please, foreigners! Please save the Republic of Korea!