President of South Korea faces impeachment vote

[@Delta-2-0]

Imagine being forced to join the military only to attack your own people

[@melonshop8888]

FOOLITICAL CORRECTNESS as BUSINESS as USUAL. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@jamesmiller2521]

Someone said that South Korean army has more experience in coups than in warfare

[@fallinloveatfirstdream4222]

Absolutely horrible if President Yoon doesn't resign his position.

[@Lopster-c3k]

That's Horrifying.

[@elekow7998]

​@@jamesmiller2521 haha! Of course that's not true. Korea has never had a coup since the 1979 incident

[@Kuddochan]

Hard to see how he can stay after this, it's too crazy of an act for anyone to accept him in charge anymore.

[@michaelkurniawan5904]

I mean..... *Points at the US*

[@High56278]

He will pull a trump card

[@schulzYS]

@@High56278womp womp 😅

[@frenchgirl5878]

That’s what people said for Donald Trump, and yet here we are.

[@hammurabii.3173]

@@frenchgirl5878 The difference is that his own party condemned him and he isnt sitting at a >40% approval rating. Very different situations. Trump also retained plausible deniability and was all in all a lot more sneaky about things than outright declaring martial law with a bogus excuse.

[@WilliamNguyen-g8g]

What did he accomplish? The people hate him even more now

[@Xun_CS]

He had nothing to lose. He was already hated by the people.

[@hammurabii.3173]

@@Xun_CS I mean now he has zero chance at a pardon should he be convicted of the corruption allegations. Before he might've had a chance if his party retained power.

[@eldios831]

I mean...when they say Asians are smart I don't think they took into account of this south Korean president 😂😂😂

[@MaXiMuS-u9k]

Seems like he wanted to trash his party as one last middle finger before leaving.

[@lewis0705]

@@hammurabii.3173 the opposition party hold the majority. not the president's party

[@ldyb1712]

Congrats to the South Korean people who stood out to defend democracy !

[@aleksandarspasic2563]

They didn't defend some nameless " democracy ". They defended their own country from lunatic.

[@Lopster-c3k]

@@ldyb1712 More. Need to follow their example.

[@smartwater598]

Korean people are amazing

[@cjanvier1536]

I think he went about it the wrong way. His opposition are woke liberals.

[@DCDC-ox5cn]

I'm Korean, nothing to celebrate, the opposition party does lean towards North Korea and China. Because of this stupid reckless attempt, the opposition party will also take over the govenremnt. It's the end of democracy.

[@prabhdeepdhahan1147]

Well done, South Korea!

[@Lopster-c3k]

Facts

[@YeshuaHamischach]

tiananmen square part 2

[@cannedsploog4203]

​@@YeshuaHamischach part 3 is when trump does this in four years 😂

[@YeshuaHamischach]

@@cannedsploog4203 i can smell the pro-trump people off the horizon

[@Alpha_Q_up.]

The martial law was a success. He has successfully overthrown Johnny Somali as the most hated man in South Korea.

[@Jabbe-d1t]

Nobody in Korea cares about him. Barely any Korean citizen knows him. He is a tourist atraction, thats all.

[@HoangLe-ht5fo]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣

[@WhitExNoodlE]

Korea always brings me to tears. Seeing all the protesters and the passion for democracy… the way Koreans protest is the best in the world. They are not violent, don’t destroy property, they are organized and they produce results. They even pick up trash after.

[@qwer1234-n2x]

실제로 시위하던 사람들은 철수하는 군인들에게 고생했다고 이야기했고 군인들은 시민들에게 죄송하다고 고개숙였음. 군인들과 시민들 서로 상대방의 입장을 이해하고있었고 둘 모두 이런상황을 바라지 않았어요

[@theuscivicsnerd7070]

I was touched to see university students and night workers and anyone else who tuned in even if they were far away to drop everything without hesitation and quickly go to the assembly and protect Democracy.

[@drunkenant7319]

Clearly has no idea what kind of situation South Korea is in. He didn't do it for the dictatorships, he activated Martial law after the Democracy party of Korea continuously refused expanding the espionage act (why?), and try to strip off National security act. I'll say the president planned this pretty poorly but South Korea is in active battle against the North Korean communists. It's ironic he had to use Martial law to fight against the communists, but it is president's right to use it. So save your tears when South Korea gets taken over by the communists.

[@MrLegendra]

Biggest blunder in political history😂

[@ClydeB1]

He really made a fool of himself. I still can't believe he backtracked like that!

[@festungkurland9804]

*so far

[@Null_Void_1]

Jan 6th?

[@zackfozzy7506]

He had too. No one support this. Even his own party is disgusted. Hes all alone 😂😂😂​@ClydeB1

[@CuckimusMaximus]

Trump 2020 loss takes the cake

[@rekliner5155]

Yeah he needs to go.

[@VivianNwosu-yr7uy]

He needs to go

[@ronp-eb9bh]

A new 'For Dummies' book coming out in mid-December 2024: President Yoon's guide - "How to get fired as a nations president in 6 hours or less" 🤣

[@SoferAlex]

The most stupid way to unalive politically

[@seekittycat]

So proud of South Korea 👏👏👏

[@Lopster-c3k]

❤

[@saadiatalib5896]

To people shocked about Korean military having to stand against their own people, in Pakistan it has become the norm. Last week in Pakistan, the military shot at protestors and Pakistan had it's own version of the Gwanju massacre. Not much coverage in international media. But it's so heartening to see the people of South Korea stand for its democracy.

[@ericyuen5946]

CCP didn’t need martial law to suppress protests, they have so many ways to do so, I think no much people in the English world here have real experiences during with authoritarian regimes, they have so many weapons. Like the national security law in Hong Kong is even stringent than martial law.

[@E_O_TV]

In democracy he should step down asap

[@gomersimpson777ram]

Bidenlol democrasy

[@adada3908]

It is only in democracy that such things are possible.

[@davidhallberg7288]

@@adada3908 Martial law might be a temporary response to emergencies in democracies, but in dictatorships it is often permanent. It is not only possible for martial law to be enacted in democracies, it is in fact way more common for them to happen in dictatorships. For example Myanmar which is under rule of the military junta.

[@Rooksfoot]

@@davidhallberg7288 Wanting to arrest every other politician other than yourself is not an emergency.. its an attempted c o u p

[@drunkenant7319]

Clearly has no idea what kind of situation South Korea is in. He didn't do it for the dictatorships, he activated Martial law after the Democracy party of Korea continuously refused expanding the espionage act (why?), and try to strip off National security act. I'll say the president planned this pretty poorly but South Korea is in active battle against the North Korean communists. It's ironic he had to use Martial law to fight against the communists, but it is president's right to use it. South Korea will get taken over by the communists once he steps off and that's when our democracy will truly die.

[@ДаянаЕнидорцева]

praying for the freedom and safety of south korea people can't believe they dared to do this AGAIN, this is crazy. stay strong people, stay by your freedom!

[@wangshuntian]

I AM PROUD OF KOREAN PEOPLE. REPECT FROM CANADA.

[@itsederrengifo]

When dictatorship is fresh in people's memory, they won't be afraid to act when needed. Now, I hope this ends up in fixes on their constitution. A president with the power to call for martial law without power balance or check seems pretty risky.

[@HugoRazxhm]

Im so proud of south korea and all its citizens! This is what other countries need to wake up and do as well.

[@drunkenant7319]

Clearly has no idea what kind of situation South Korea is in. He didn't do it for the dictatorships, he activated Martial law after the Democracy party of Korea continuously refused expanding the espionage act (why?), and try to strip off National security act. I'll say the president planned this pretty poorly but South Korea is in active battle against the North Korean communists. It's ironic he had to use Martial law to fight against the communists, but it is president's right to use it.

[@Trektech1980]

Proud of the South Koreans! The world is sick of these dictator zealots. America this is a glimpse of the very near future.

[@TimLoo-w4u]

Time to jail trump in day 1 in his administration

[@xxrustyxx_6977]

Are yes TDS is very real😂😂😂

[@ericyuen5946]

Why not majority of Koreans support of saleing arms to Ukraine to defeat Putin?

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

American from Las Vegas, Nevada here. I am so damn proud of our South Korean friends! ❤

[@nongmamja]

He wants to be like Tumpy but the people of South Korea know what to do with bone head guy. Bravo to the people of South Korea

[@sipcore888]

Shame on him.

[@zaeindarhlway]

Praying S.K doesn’t become like Myanmar🙏 Glad their people can unite against such injustice

[@ericyuen5946]

Is that close to victory of the fight against junta？

[@totalgamer1819]

This man literally killed people doing this . Think of the heartattacks or accidents caused by stress .

[@manofmatter.yvezchannel]

Well martial law is a president 's right

[@Phlegethon.]

​@@manofmatter.yvezchannel However he didn't follow the laws in the process. Making him a traitor.

[@BilldoeTruth]

Stresshelteracism NYC 😢

[@manofmatter.yvezchannel]

@@Phlegethon. What law, martial law is the law that overpowers other laws, he is elected by the people, that's one of the president's rights as well as pardoning people or himself, that's the law that supercedes civil laws...just like how biden can pardon his son of any wrong doing.

[@KingAlphaOmega]

Highest suicide deaths comes from south korea

[@irispark1381]

He tried to be a dictator and failed spectacularly. On one hand this is good news. It means that South Korea democracy systems and laws are solid to the point that no matter which crazy person get elected in, they will not be able to turn it back into autocracy. It’s a sign that the country is ruled by its laws, and not by a president. This is good.

[@Oldiamondy]

This idiot tried to become a Dictator but failed miserable. South Korean soldiers are equally shameful to post their guns to their own innocent people. Crazy world!

[@epicgamescene9273]

Must go. Immediately.

[@spointz8936]

I’m a Korean. Everyone I know was going wtf and laughing when this happpened last night. He never had the popular, media, military or institutional base to pull martial law. He has 20% approval rating… it was jst a hilarious troll move. 😂

[@mjK-q5g]

불안과 두려움 으로 가슴이 조마조마했는데 웃엇다고?

[@k_u_e_r_i_s_u_e_]

웃었다고? 미쳤나봐

[@Ellianu]

민주주의에 무임승차한다는 게 바로 이런 사람들임. 조금만 삐긋했으면 40년만에 군사독재로 회귀였는데, 다른 사람들이 앞서서 빨리 해결해주니까 그냥 웃음거리로 치부함.

[@vapeboyz3680]

Full democracy in south korea

[@belleblanch5374]

He needs to resign voluntarily if he has any dignity left.

[@gracekwak6666]

That's the point, really. He has none left. Even a dog would resign from that shame he brought an imposition of martial law. He's not a human. president president

[@kushpaladin]

the PEOPLE taking back their country it's beautiful 🥰

[@peterstringa3350]

Where can the President go to? Which country will take him in? Because that is the only option he has.

[@harry258]

He’s not gonna get arrested? He just is being forced to step down

[@B.I.L.L.Y.B.U.T.C.H.E.R]

He will get arrested because it impeachment​@@harry258

[@quoderatdemonstrandum7215]

The US of course. He is a US proxy

[@Delta-2-0]

@@harry258 he is gonna lose his job even McDonalds probably won't hire him now

[@trk67468]

​@@harry258 we don't know at the present moment. A previous president Park Geun Hye is in prison for less. Very curious to see what will happen

[@carlosc8329]

If he wants a dictatirship, he just needs to go North.

[@fallinloveatfirstdream4222]

Absolutely horrible if President Yoon doesn't resign his position.

[@DAVIDTHOMPSON-cc8ts]

South Korea unite keep freedom and democracy alive.

[@StavrosKing]

read the clauses regarding martial law before declaring it, or better yet have marttial law be declared by the national assembly instead not the president

[@lusitaniafilms]

I also remember the dictator's of Portugal until 1975, so I can understand how these poor people have to deal with.

[@mjK-q5g]

Poor people ? Who ?

[@user-zs9ek1bx5z]

He is like a DICTATOR .. he harmed the democracy of South Korea.. he must be removed in position and be punished 🙏🙏🙏

[@saltyjo7514]

No surprises here. USA President incited a riot to storm the Capitol too. SKorea learns from USA

[@hankitytankity]

Impeachment? More like jail time, like the forever type.

[@temuchen]

History has a history of repeating itself. To see into the future, one only need to look at the past.

[@Rooksfoot]

Wise words

[@LordWalsallian]

The fact that the President can call for Martial Law without Government voting to support is frightening! Is that normal for Presidential type systems?

[@qwer1234-n2x]

아닙니다. 한국에서 계엄령은 국무회의를 한 후 대통령이 선포하게 되어있는데 이번 계엄령선포는 그 절차를 밟지 않은 위법행위입니다.

[@Blue-Dog]

He would be perfect on Trumps team of losers

[@Null_Void_1]

Trump won democrats are stupid

[@PhilipJohnson-x5e]

Trump team won big democratically election

[@vi950]

Well that's one way to go down in history 😂

[@davidmun1601]

I am beginning to think that president Yoon started this to divert attention away from the New Jeans drama

[@lifessogood2995]

This is the most beautiful news that Kim Jung On hear

[@dominiquehervy2363]

A very dangerous man! Bravo to Korean people!

[@GenXOracle]

Trump better take notes before he tries something similar

[@PickledSwift]

They prefer Hwoaran over martial law.

[@Fggggg000]

'Dark Side of the Hoon.' Pink Froid.

[@DagNeb_It]

Clever

[@M-N--14--6]

ايها الشعب الكوري نساء العرب معكم ونهتف لكم من بعيد ل يحمي الله كوريا من كل الشرور

[@hardnotsoft111]

I’ve never seen a world leader *bump* into a flag. The level of ignorance with this guy…..

[@jonathanshipley196]

I havent seen the koreans this mad at a president sense that Cruise ship sank

[@VenomSnakee]

South korea got very lucky as it seems like the president was unpopular even in the military. they need to now ensure that this never happens again

[@GeeHanShin]

99% korea men served military, and they are all related to everyone, so korean dont get scared of the military and watch "rooftop korean"

[@Re-Do73]

이상한 평행이론 ! 왜 미국에서 트럼프가 대통령으로 당선 될때마다 한국에서는 대통령이 탄핵 될까요 ?

[@AnnaNova-w8j]

a lot of people died last night to save John Stewart and Steve Jobs for one more day

[@DominicWinchester]

This reminds me of puerto rico governor when every one wanted him to step down and yeah im from PR but nice going everyone from south korea to let them hear your voice and staying up for what's right

[@vctr246]

its wraps

[@maddesoncoutts2559]

Had to search for the sky news reporting of this to make sure I got accurate news.

[@a13xdunlop]

Sure, Russia ran out of weapons and lost the war 18 mths ago. Get a grip.

[@maddesoncoutts2559]

@ huh

[@ciaagent8539]

All news ch on KZbin are boring as fk cant got the information throughly, this guy provide the information throughly kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn6cdK2GqbeGe6c

[@spointz8936]

wtf Sky News is heavily biased and their reporting has a heavily right wing corporate bias bc Rupert Murdoch exercises near total editorial control…

[@TimLoo-w4u]

Jail yoon and trump now

[@Fusion_4000]

Go ahead. Try to get through a majority of Americans to get to him 🤡

[@Soulessdeeds]

Johnny Somali: I am the most hated man in South Korea! President Yoon: Hold my Kimchi!

[@springtrap364]

Johnny Somalia be like now: Yay, i can escape now 👀

[@ClydeB1]

And who will replace him, exactly?

[@viverepericoloso7627]

the candidate who rule the majority of the parliament, of course

[@valley-girl]

An American puppet 😂

[@RobertInnis-b4s]

Somebody who is actually sane.

[@drzero7]

By SK laws, if the president is removed for whatever reason (impeachment, resignation, death, etc) before their term ends, the prime minister of SK (this is basically the vice president) takes the temporary role of acting president only for 60 days. During that 60 days a special general election is held to elect a new president. Then a new 5 year term starts with a new elected president. (SK president is 1 term 5 years cycle)

[@LemonLehon]

​@viverepericoloso7627 that's not how South Korean law works at all. 🤣

[@mrluronny]

Please explain why there is martial law in the first place?

[@mikeylejan8849]

The power of democracy!

[@vy731]

this will be uk and usa in future for sure if they dont fix there economic problems

[@MCY-b8e]

President Yoon is from conservative party, but the leading party in S Korea, in terms of the number of parliamentary seats, is Liberal one. However, this liberal party has been delaying and refusing to approve a law expanding the anti-spy act. And they have cut more than half of national budget for nuclear energy (one of the key national industries). People say that because of the liberal party’s overreach, the president wanted to bring some attention but seriously this was a really really bad step. The majority of ppl are no longer keen on learning “why”. His opposition sides are already on the streets protesting loool

[@Cross-xm2fr]

Lock him up

[@onemilliondogewithoutavid]

The biggest unforced error

[@mariahsart]

I'd leave in embarrassment if I made that move. How horrible, so sorry Korea! ❤

[@MarkBrianBadoy]

The People have spoken. The power of the people should not be underestimated

[@arcticphoenix2789]

South Korea might be the canary in the coalmine. This is probably a dark glimpse into the future here in the US.

[@Fusion_4000]

No its not. The dark years if the US ends January 20th 2025. A very bright future awaits. Can't say the same thing about your South Korea.

[@IssueNowPh]

Philippines next

[@tayushi5557]

Any democratic leader cannot call an order without a law.

[@NghiaNguyen-qq7yx]

Someone explain what’s going on in South Korea?

[@bakabon114]

Big salutes to Korean parliament and ordinary people for keeping democracy over martial law!! This never happen in Thailand, my country, where Martial law or military's Coup de' tat always prevail over the true democracy!! here😅

[@celsladroma8048]

We play in hidden game. The game is already started.

[@BrandyHeng007]

Yoon's Martial Law plan banged balls , now face the music. Likely booted out.

[@loudradialem5233]

Sky News don't have anyone that speaks Korean in the scene?

[@BracerJack]

It is actually nice to see the government afraid of the people for a change.

[@HmongGuitarPlayer]

TRO=Time ran out.

[@vidugamin5518]

please safty south korea

[@Benzene75]

Falling down for sure..Nothing can save his future presidency, not even uncle Joey

[@ComradeRandolph]

When the government is actively trampling on the rights of the people, it is the responsibility of the people to alter or abolish it!

[@balsarmy]

At least he should have explained it. 😮😮😮

[@wildcard60]

CHAOS HAPPENED because NEW JEANS decided to quit that abusive company ADOR he he he

[@IeuanBevan.]

Almost thought it said north Korea, was about to say they ain't got long left to live😂

[@afzalakbar1260]

BEST PRANK OF 2024 😂😂

[@Lee.Hsien-Yung]

Since Yoon Seok Yeol took over, things have become increasingly chaotic, unlike his predecessor, Moon Jae In, who prioritized a peaceful life.

[@Collector3476]

Get the South Korean President out of here.

[@allblacks405]

This event is definitive proof that Yoon is not fit for the job. It will be surprising if somehow he continues in office.

[@alaaa1794]

Almost 20 yrs of martial law in the Philippines brought havoc and hardship to its people and economy. Graft and corruption in government became the norm. Koreans learn from the Philippines

[@mp_luffy]

thank goodness south korean people do the right thing they never afraid to stand up for freedom.

[@capitalliz7635]

Everyone is grateful for the protestors, but let's be grateful to the military for listening to parliament and not destroying democracy. There is still some good in this world after all.

[@vishnuMSify]

But why did he do it

[@clorkmagnus]

His wife was about to be prosecuted for corruption and he would be next along with his family. It was a hail marry move by him and some of his supporters in the military. But the soldiers’ heart were not in it along with everyone.

[@XChildeofMalkavX]

Nixon resigned while having a 24% approval rating, this guy had 20% before he declared martial law.

[@baerbock42]

No

[@seoyadi]

I can’t really get what’s on his mind! Is it possible that there’s a hidden propaganda behind his action?

[@eredinbreaccglas3935]

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