2024-12-27 05:40:10
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Political Turmoil in South Korea Amid Impeachment Crisis

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South Korea is engulfed in a political crisis as acting president Han Duck-soo faces impeachment following controversial martial law declarations by suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon's actions, deemed unconstitutional by many, have led to intense scrutiny and a significant drop in the national currency, reaching levels reminiscent of the 2007-2009 financial crisis.

The Constitutional Court's forthcoming ruling will be pivotal in determining the fate of both Yoon and Han. Amid this turbulence, National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has emerged as a beacon of hope, successfully reversing Yoon's martial law decree and advocating for constitutional adherence.

Woo's leadership has garnered substantial public support, contrasting sharply with the growing mistrust in Yoon's administration. The unfolding events highlight a critical moment for South Korea's democracy, with potential implications extending beyond its borders, as international allies watch closely.

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National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik emerged as a symbol of leadership during South Korea's political turmoil, overturning the president's martial law decree and making troops stand down by adhering to constitutional procedures. As a former student activist imprisoned for protesting the military dictatorship, Woo's decisive yet measured actions were praised, with South Korean youth dubbing him the "National Assembly Thor." Woo's popularity was reflected in a Gallup Korea poll showing 56% trust..
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