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‘Great danger’ to South Korea unless President Yoon suspended, says ruling party leader

www.theguardian.com ‘Great danger’ to South Korea unless President Yoon suspended, says ruling party leader

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.

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