South Korean president impeached, ending an 11-day standoff
- Posted on December 14, 2024
- By Los Angeles Times
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South Korean president impeached, ending an 11-day standoff
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol had refused to resign. But a dozen legislators of his own party turned against him to pass a vote to impeach him.