South Korea MPs vote to impeach president after mass protests over martial law | BBC News

[@TIM123451ERR]

Democracy was tested but people prevailed

[@magdelinem6962]

✊

[@danielshin5238]

고맙다 BBC

[@kingarabsspring9419]

South Korea's National Assembly members vote unanimously to lift martial law(190-0).. Six hours later, the president announces lifting of martial law.. Peaceful protests by Korean people. No casualties.. And in two weeks, South Korea's National Assembly passes impeachment bill for President Yoon Seok Yeol.. Through democratic procedures..The power of the Korean people and the National Assembly

[@KimKyungHo1980]

Don't spam the same reply idiot.

[@국힘끝났당]

한국은 이제 안전합니다. 여러분 오셔서 저의 포옹을 받으세요.

[@pondeify]

it will be several months before the decision is ratified by the top court, in that time alot can happen...

[@BlahstarRecords]

Democracy's strength is so beautiful 😢

[@ikea5619]

Pro-North Korea forces are gaining more momentum. Supplies and information from South Korea are likely to flow to North Korea, which is participating in the war in Ukraine.

[@soni581]

Congratulations sk❤❤❤

[@wxproject]

The nation faced its most dangerous crisis, yet even as two million people gathered, not a single person was harmed, not a single incident occurred. Another crisis came, and once again, Koreans proved who they truly are. Although Korean politics still has room to grow, democracy ought to be carried out the way Koreans have shown it can be done.

[@jk21nola91]

The Korean parliament has back bones also….finally following the people’s demands!

[@goldiefreeman8693]

I’m so proud from South Korea 🇰🇷

[@rori3802]

감사합니다 ❤

[@joeelliott2157]

The people of South Korea deserve to be proud. Much respect from Washington state in America.

[@rori3802]

@@goldiefreeman8693 내 고양이들과 계속 상황을 지켜보고 있어요 응원해주셔서 감사합니다 🐈🥰

[@willieliew7871]

Proud of what. Your president sang American pie in US

[@cleanclean1197]

​@@joeelliott2157감사합니다~^^

[@eueurbrygffhw]

The power of South Korea’s democracy, achieved by its own people and not as a half-hearted democracy transplanted with foreign help, is truly remarkable!!

[@besuhof9360]

There was Jeonju treaty (전주 화약) in 1894, between the people and the dynasty, which was the initiation of modern Korean democracy. But the treaty and democracy have been interrupted for long by internal and foreign factors. Much like, English Magna Carta was in 1200 hundreds and it has been interrupted for long by internal factors and French factors. But eventually, democracy prevailed.

[@ultrabeatles-mania2812]

thank you 😊

[@shinobi2119]

North Korea is better.

[@MuJx-n5m]

strange country

[@Gift-r3y]

Wow. Impeccable analysis

[@이선민-z5g]

로라비커 다시봐서 방가워요 힘든곳에 가있군요 bbc가 한국공영방송보다 더 믿음과 신뢰를 주네요

[@배뚠뚠-e8l]

로라비커가 미래다❤

[@이선민-z5g]

@@배뚠뚠-e8l 베이징에 특파원으로 가있으니 고생이 심할것같아요 거기 언론인 취급이 어떤지 다들 아시잖아요

[@IWANNALAFFF]

❤congratulations to the South Korean people!

[@Seramanjunstudio]

감사합니다 thank you

[@johnjung8394]

감사함니다!

[@yoonajeon3304]

고맙습니다 😊

[@rori3802]

감사합니다 🙏❤️

[@kimkimkim3797]

thank you😊❤

[@Bottttttt]

There is no place for a dictator in South Korea.

[@terencelee880]

Yoon's post-impeachment will be his nightmare

[@sunnydaysatl]

Wish Americans felt this way-but we got too many stupid people here

[@piccalillipit9211]

NO! Kep that in Am3ric4 where it belongs...!

[@arunrajiitbaero]

South Korea is always an inspiration!!

[@pumpkincat3739]

It really isn't most of the time

[@Mark-Haddow]

What was inspiring about the dictatorship in the 1980s?

[@arunrajiitbaero]

@@pumpkincat3739 you are wrong... no other country would have navigated this issue in short time... its always an impressive country... may be you dont know about them.. i lived there for 5 years..

[@rori3802]

응원 감사합니다❤

[@Sonnypaul1]

They are eating the dogs

[@biggley2417]

The south Korean people are showing us how its done.

[@mythbusterthe6749]

May be all in vain.

[@joeelliott2157]

Not in vain. Regardless what a bad court decides, this guy will never become a dictator. At best, he will last up until the next election and then he will be done. Well done, the people of South Korea.

[@cleanclean1197]

​@@joeelliott2157감사합니다 ^^~

[@mythbusterthe6749]

@joeelliott2157 If he walks away scott free, he will be reinstated as the President and HELL will break free. He refused to allowed prosecutors to enter his office, days ago using his authority as the president. Don't be so naive.

[@TheWorld4all]

@@mythbusterthe6749 - That's what your mother said...

[@John.N-y8f]

Congratulations South Korea.

[@hyuncarter5569]

No thanks! I don’t think you understand what is really going on!!😅

[@정동영-x9j]

감사합니다❤❤❤

[@MrWinter6751]

이제 시작이에요. 헌법재판소에서 승인해야 합니다…끝까지 힘내자 한국사람들

[@rtlkfcb]

Well, thanks, but it's only an wounded victory... It's something that should never have happened in the first place. What a shame.

[@versavice5293]

Anyway,Thank you.We will advance and grow much more.

[@MannyChi-MC]

Well done, South Korea, you showed the world how it's done. Today is a good day for those who love democracy. This is the people and their representation standing up to power and standing up for themselves and their rights.

[@HJ-ho8fq]

Beautiful night for us here in Korea! We won't go back to the dictatorship of the past. Democracy prevails 😊

[@sunnysunday4001]

millions, not tens and thousands.. This is a massive win for the righteous people and democracy.

[@lynnj85]

America, we need to take notes. Seeing a whole nation coming together to defend their rights to a fair democracy. Much respect to Korea.🤗🎉🎊

[@최남식-x9o]

지금대한민국을 진심으로 사랑하는 사람들은 공산빨갱이 손에 대한민국이 넘어가는데 비비시 너희들은 축하를 한다고 대한민국이 공산화 되면 너희들과도 끝장난다 이더런 외국 인간들아

[@LunaKim-v7s]

Well said!

[@airyfairy2396]

And there's no violence!

[@koyukiny]

​​@airyfairy2396 zero violence. In fact, the demonstration on the srteet was similar to Kpop concert lol

[@브라이안PR]

What a time in history to witness 👏🏽 🇰🇷

[@firelunamoon]

No tolerance for dictators. Well done, South Korea!

[@농단한석열이탄핵]

불행하게도 대한민국 전체는 아닙니다 경상남도, 경상북도, 울산, 대구, 부산, 포항의 99%는 독재를 원하며 자유민주주의가 무너지길 간절히 바라는 지역들 입니다 그 지역들은 나라를 팔아먹어도 지지한다고 하는 곳들입니다 그 지역들에서 단 1%의 짐승들이 아닌 인간으로서 매우 힘겨운 소리를 내고 있을 뿐입니다

[@mythbusterthe6749]

Really only 14 of the ruling party members voted for the impeachment. 204 out of 300.

[@rori3802]

감사합니다.

[@user-1108]

Are you serious? If Yoon is a dictator how he couldn't arrest the opposition party leader, Lee Jae Myong who is perpetrator and how he couldn't block impeachment?

[@ahmetjeyhunov4435]

​@mythbusterthe6749 It is bringing a party's demise.

[@lily7001]

* Martial law: 0 dead * Rescission of martial law through the National Assembly within 2 hours * Impeachment of the President in 1 week yup baby

[@sarahkwon99]

This comes from our "faster, faster culture" 😂

[@AllanHinde-mb2pr]

UK watching on in envy

[@johnjung8394]

Thank you so much bbc for your honest reporting! As a Korean I really appreciate it

[@parkjy3970]

역시 로라 비커 누나

[@Eugene13579]

It is not over until it is over. We should withstand, hold and fight to the last round, the constitutional court. People, Democracy and justice will always prevail.

[@ikea5619]

Pro-North Korea forces are gaining more momentum. Supplies and information from South Korea are likely to flow to North Korea, which is participating in the war in Ukraine.

[@ikea5619]

Pro-North Korea forces are gaining more momentum. Supplies and information from South Korea are likely to flow to North Korea, which is participating in the war in Ukraine.

[@tanektan9113]

America take note.. The president is not above the law.

[@TheValutOfEd]

They are too stupid to care

[@FATHOLLYWOODB123]

I agree, we should impeach Biden

[@sunnydaysatl]

That what I’m hoping-so many people in denial about why Trump won. This is a racist country n yt people was voting against a black women not economic worries. Let b honest trump is going to run our economy into the ground.

[@Niskw]

"America is the symbol of democracy"

[@Hotcheetos777]

@@FATHOLLYWOODB123 isn't his term almost over though?

[@akinanakamori9149]

Japan is maybe the only country who doesn't like this result...

[@xxjracx4470]

I have a message of extreme regret for the left-wing media, like CNN BBC, for meddling in domestic affairs, calling for democracy. Isn't it enough for a left-leaning media like CNN to spread the propaganda that democracy is working properly to the world? lol Since when was democracy in the West working and just? Democracy is already corrupt. South Korea has already gone to the Red Team and Japan, too, cheer up Westerners for the day when they go to the Red Team! You are the most vicious hypocrites of all time. Peace~! LOL

[@cliffgaither]

And the u.s.

[@Wandrative]

@@cliffgaither based on what? Trump administration worked very well with Moons administration which is the same party to Yoons opposition.

[@ASHLEYLAI-v4p]

Just because Yoon is pro-japan 😂

[@takaotsu3592]

Not true at all. Most of us Japanese will respect the will of the Korean people. If you are going make a claim, at least back it up with data.

[@timcoaster]

As a Korean, it's not over. Constitutional Court must uphold the impeachment to officially 'fire' President Yoon. Our 'Resistance' continues...

[@Rydh37xj3kwos]

Pres.Yoon is a person like Sir. Keir Statmer. He is a brilliant and courageous person with excellent wisdom.

[@Rydh37xj3kwos]

On the other hand, the leader of the opposition is a person like Adolf Hitler, Joseph starlin, Kim Jong Un

[@xxjracx4470]

왜 싸우는 척 해?? 어짜피 탄핵 소추 반대 1표라도 나오면 그 판사에 대해 협박은 기본 + 테러까지 가할꺼잖앜ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 탄핵은 이미 예정된 거 아님??ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@D.Forlán2010]

​@@xxjracx4470이건 법적으로 논쟁될 여지가 거의 없이 실시간으로 모두가 상황을 인식했잖아 탄핵 찬성= 정상 탄핵 반대= 비정상이 기본 명제인 사건에서 무슨 판결이어쩌구저쩌구 전직 헌재 재판관들 6명중 6명 모두가 인용된다고 하는데 여기서 이걸 거부하는건 견해의 차이가 아니라 그냥 잘못된 사고인거임 무슨 뒤늦게 드러난 미제사건도 아니고 현행범인 사건을 옹호쳐하고있네

[@richardarriaga6271]

I wish I was in a country where Presidents would be held accountable to their actions.

[@yourname-ox5jc]

It’s a victory for South Korea’s democracy. Congratulations!

[@BKT42]

America should watch and learn how it's done.

[@브라이안PR]

Puerto Rico already knows how it is done💪🏽, most recent was 2019 with the scandal of Ricardo Rosselló

[@eyeseer1]

Dude. America is just too stupid to take such initiative.

[@MannyChi-MC]

@@eyeseer1 And corrupt. Most importantly, too corrupt to take such a step.

[@MannyChi-MC]

@@BKT42 America will never take a step. They allow corrupt people to rule over them, not depose them.

[@crescentcrab]

Well, actually, America can show the world, but that's a vulgar display of power. I also want the world intact

[@이동규-p6j]

Thanks BBC, Thanks Laura!

[@hk-jb5xv]

Her blue scarp was more beautiful and meaningful than ever! (Blue is the color of the opposite party. I think she showed her support for the people who are eager to impeach the crazy president)

[@Kkim0830]

My honest thouht is.... It seems the second Copenhagen-based reporter needs to study far much more than she currently does. The gap between her and Laura is rather significant.

[@georgiosdem8443]

Democracy was "born" in Greece!!!! Democracy and Freedom of Speech for the people of South Korea!!!

[@pretoria.jacaranda]

No more dictators in South Korea!!!

[@농단한석열이탄핵]

또 나올 겁니다 독재를 원하며 자유민주주의가 무너지길 간절히 바라는 경상남도, 경상북도, 울산, 대구, 포항, 부산 이라는 지역이 있기 때문 입니다

[@ultrabeatles-mania2812]

yes

[@jchung4352]

No more dictators in any country over the world.

[@SuttonintheIsle]

Next Nobel peace prize winner!

[@anaconda85234]

I am most glad that democratic process has proceeded solidly, even in the face of insane circumstances such as anti-constitutional martial law imposed by the country's highest power, and that its conclusions are in line with the will of the majority of the people.

[@Gfashion4560]

💙

[@richardarriaga6271]

South Koreans aren't going back

[@learnerc.2247]

so beautiful

[@test65481]

우리가 오늘 이겼어!!!! 🎉

[@fractal3383]

우리가이겼다고 자유대한민국파괴한인간들 광우병뇌구멍송송이라 처방약이없어 정신개조가안되든? 국가관이없으니나라가 공산화되든 베네수엘라되든 무지성들개춤추지 간첩아니면마약쟁이 아니면 사회주의 포괄적차별금지 진지전막시즘패거리지

[@ValBrindilles]

Once again, the people have put up a barrier against infamy. Never for a second I have doubted the departure of this president who has betrayed the Korean people. I will support South Korea again and forever. You are an example for the world to follow. 감사합니다 🙏🫰✊️ * From France 🤗

[@Gift-r3y]

Thank you.

[@ОльгаВасильевна-у5ъ]

Thank you for inform this great news to British and English native country people

[@별별-j2o]

고맙습니다~~ 대한민국을 지켜봐주시고 함께 기도해주셔서 감사합니다! 우리 대한민국은 지금의 이 어려움을 시민들의 힘으로 다시 이겨낼 것입니다!!! 함께 해주세요!!!

[@Crumpets7377]

Thank you, first step but a big step! Well done.😊

[@elephantslionsrhinocerosex6043]

Citoyens (es)de coree du sud 🇰🇷❤ merciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii pour vos rassemblements un bel exemple 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@근거있는희망]

한국 언론이 윤석렬 정부에 장악되어진 상황에서 이런 결과가 나왔다는 것은 대한민국 국민들의 엄칭난 민주주의에 대한 갈망 없이는 불가능한 일이다

[@Ja-gc5rb]

언론어디 다찿아봐도 윤석렬정부장악아님

[@MuJx-n5m]

strange country

[@fractal3383]

친중카르텔척결이부당하다고? 간첩마약법막은민주당이대한민국정당이라고? 국정운영마비시킨민주당이정당이라고? 범죄방탄탄핵23번한민주당이대한민국정당이라고? 혈세蟲권력찬탈야욕만있는 범죄집단 종북주사파일뿐이다

[@자작나무-o5x]

??? baseless and never heard of it..... it's your own illusion.

[@ESCHO-le8ok]

Friends, thank you for your support. We will win until the end. Thank you~~❤❤❤❤

[@Primavaraharu]

Korean democracy is a peaceful festival.

[@robertcarroll9409]

It was bound to happen Yooner or later. 🙄🙄🙄

[@ahmetjeyhunov4435]

Very Yoonique comment 🤓

[@-qz1yr]

For korean, it was a nightmare for 12 days

[@ejpark5478]

More like the last 2.5 years

[@wjhnodlpqnzd]

Glad its finally over.

[@san-jg4zr]

Yoon, the crazy president of all time.

[@칠월이-c9f]

We are showing what democracy is and what the people's victory is.

[@progress999able]

I applaud the S.Korean people who aspire for democracy.

[@RobertSehannie-jr6bk]

2 down. Take note Donald and Elon.. You may not be next, but you will be held accountable

[@user-1108]

I am a South Korean, no you know wrong All Koreans don't want him to be ousted! Today there are millions of people gathered in Gwanghwamun Square to support Yoon!

[@qq101359]

@@user-1108 HA

[@CHAOS1997]

​@@user-1108 😂 How much did Yoon pay you?

[@butterflym.2003]

​​@user-1108 Millions? Millions? Liar! Shameless just like Yoon

[@suekim8673]

Thank you, Laura and BBC for your hard work to spead out undesirable situation of S.Korea!

[@chenliang5263]

Well done! Democracy wins in South Korea!

[@cleanclean1197]

감사합니다~^^

[@뭐어]

Thank you! BBC is better than Korean broadcasting stations.

[@speakupyt4900]

이런말 하지말라.

[@마아아리]

@@speakupyt4900팩트이긴 하잖아 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 한잔해~

[@blueocean-21]

Thank you BBC From s korea

[@미야미야-e6s]

BBc 고마워요 진실한보도

[@chilgu7979]

@@마아아리 팩트맞음 ^^ 이민족정론지

[@mumbogumboo]

Yoon is nonetheless trying desperately to make a case for himself even after the voting, saying: "I will never give up. And I will continue to fight for the country." I was absolutely dumbfounded by his stupidity.

[@speakupyt4900]

Koreans think the same as you, so they impeached him.

[@cuttysark108]

We Korean people never give up democracy

[@jillthompson6110]

They didn’t mention that Yoon and his cronies are now facing prosecution and prison terms.

[@jk21nola91]

And his wife…

[@7his7le7ea]

Imagine screwing up at your job so hard that crowds of thousands of people cheer when you're fired.

[@YWill100]

Millions!

[@agoodchow]

Well done

[@markjung2754]

As a Korean, I'm very proud of this result. Thanks to all people who support democracy and oppose of suppressing people with guns

[@xxjracx4470]

ㅇㅇ 그래서 이걸 계기로 거리낌없이 친중친북해서 나라 바치는게 옳은거임. 의회법안도 개정해서 이재명 20년 주석으로 있도록 놔두자 이게 선동에 약한 한국인들의 현실이다.

[@bassvoice]

A conservative president supported by conservative supporters and politicians in Korea tried to create a dictatorship, not a democracy. This is unthinkable in the 21st century. There are few normal conservative supporters and politicians in Korea.

[@ApexPredatorWithSungGlasses]

Congratulations to the Koreans. What an early christmas for them.

[@tessometimes]

It was. People sang carols with twisted lyrics today while protesting. With this first victory, it was more and more fun singing together.

[@Frankchiew59]

Everyone want him to pay for his crime!He should be locked up in prison!

[@paulabest2108]

I agree trump should be lock up.

[@Frankchiew59]

@paulabest2108 But he is elected by a lot of idiots!

[@Lucillefg]

Calmest breaking news ever

[@summeroppa]

Thank you very much BBC

[@khemirichiheb9729]

South Koreans are very educated and elegant people believe me other countries passed by the same thing and didn't hold on to democracy

[@gtone339]

🙌✨️

[@magdelinem6962]

To the people ✊

[@davidleo9612]

It’s about time. This guy is too dangerous to be in power.

[@NativeBakJaesaram0001]

Thank you so much BBC. I hope your Korean branch KZbin has a million subscribers. I respect your path as a true journalist.

[@JRJdo]

You see? People can do this. Goodbye GDP 💸iller, no, President

[@die34younjin]

로라비커 기자님 응원합니다 감사합니다

[@superassist]

Thanks always aunt Laura

[@Jules_April24th]

It's always great to see you Ms. Laura Bicker. Thank you so much for the reporting.😊

[@ginniaaaaa]

and…this is just the beginning…. It's not over till it's over!

[@imy_mac]

this is what accountability looks like

[@Jjjjuuul]

It’s shameful and embarrassing that this person was ever a president.

[@yjkim1243]

precise and great explanation by laura bicker except that it won't take many months for the constitutional court. we predict it will take about 3 months or less

[@silviamunoz6863]

THAT is democracy! The people didn't accept an authoritarian move and went to the streets to ask for his impeachment. Congrats to the brave people of South Korea!

[@adyady88]

It was the people who showed what common sense is while the tyrant did the exact opposite

[@Min-ou8ti]

I was there on the island. Going back home was insane. What would usually take only an hour took 3 hours tonight

[@peridotmin]

마지막 전문가도 한국의 양극화를 너무 콕찝어서 정확히 말씀하셨네요 정치적 양극화가 심해서 단결되긴 쉽지 않죠 .. 로라 비커님의 정확한 설명에도 감탄했습니다 😊

[@이니-t7l]

We made it!🎉

[@yonglae79]

South Korean citizens proved that their domocracy is so strong and resiliennt. Bravo.

[@icztheday]

'WHAT ON EARTH he was thinking?' is exactly what we Koreans are still curious. He must be out of his mind. INSANE.

[@felicity7158]

Her analysis is in-depth and very accurate.

[@YounghwanChoi9]

Citizens from all around the world, thank you for being together to help us overcome this political crisis. Let us never lose hope-there is always a path forward. ❤

[@greenbook-e1r]

BBC 감사합니다

[@janicelee1553]

The journalist from the second interview (Melanie) seems to be out of her depth. Agree it’s not an easy question to answer when asked about how likely Koreans will be united behind a new leader. But if her understanding of Koreans ability to unite based on some LGBTIq issues and income inequality which most countries have, to be fair, no countries would be able to say they are well united. Expect a better quality candidate for interviews on BBC

[@yek7879]

can't agree more

[@u2ber888]

Why impeachment won't work for trumpp? Lawless?

[@stellar7315]

I was at the park in front of Embassy of the South Korea last night in cold damp weather with hundreds of protesters sung, danced and shouted together. I woke up this morning in the new world full of hope. Thank you for democracy! We will fight for it forever in peace🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷

[@user-choibonggu]

Victory of great korean citizens and democracy

[@mtacha00]

Thank you BBC from Seoul, Korea

[@LunaBella144]

Bravo! 👏🎉💖

[@Niskw]

bbc new is accurate❤

[@heebokim]

Constitution of the Republic of Korea Article 1 The Republic of Korea is a democratic republic. Article 2 The sovereignty of the Republic of Korea resides in the people, and all state authority emanates from the people. We will never give up democracy.

[@핫투-k5y]

이게 웬 국제적 망신이냐... 😢

[@sonyah3685]

Hooray to democracy! Well done to the people!

[@bard2x]

As a Korean citizen, I sincerely appreciate your support for Korean democracy. BBC, you make the whole Koreans' day!

[@pessi6185]

🇰🇷🤝🇨🇳 For a true path for peace & prosperity in the region.

[@LeeJin-o1y]

Well absolute majority of Koreans despise Chinese so....

[@jisook6308]

이제 한국은 민주주의가 더발전한 모습을 보여줄것입니다

[@soonyounglee2526]

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

[@zhangruyi3153]

Excellent! God bless Korea and may she prosper!