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  Constitutional Court to decide on Yoon's fate SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) - As parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday over his contentious implementation of martial law, his fate will be decided by the Constitutional Court, which will deliberate the case for up to 180 days to determine whether impeachment has sufficient grounds and followed due process. Should the court uphold the impeachment, South Korea will hold a presidential election within 60 days, as mandated by electoral law. Among the December 14, 2024
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  Yoon's rise and fall: From star prosecutor to impeached president SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) - President Yoon Suk Yeol, who led investigations that resulted in former disgraced President Park Geun-hye's ouster in 2016, now faces a similar political fate with his own impeachment. In 2022, Yoon, then an incumbent prosecutor, was elected president by a wafer-thin margin, defeating his rival candidate Lee Jae-myung. His election victory was largely due to his resistance to pressure to fall in line under the previous Moon Jae-in administration, which December 14, 2024
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  President Yoon impeached over martial law declaration SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) -- South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol Saturday following 10 days of political turmoil triggered by his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. Yoon imposed martial law on the night of Dec. 3, sending troops and helicopters to the National Assembly. The decree was canceled later after lawmakers voted against it. Opposition parties led by the Democratic Party (DP) filed the impeachment bill Friday, labeling the December 14, 2024
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  President Yoon impeached over martial law declaration SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) -- South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday following 10 days of political turmoil triggered by his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. Yoon imposed martial law on the night of Dec. 3, sending troops and helicopters to the National Assembly. The decree was canceled later after lawmakers voted against it. The opposition-controlled National Assembly approved a second impeachment motion against the embattled p December 14, 2024
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  (URGENT) President Yoon impeached over martial law declaration SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) -- South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday following 10 days of political turmoil triggered by his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. December 14, 2024
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  Hundreds of thousands rally ahead of Yoon's impeachment vote SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) - Hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered near the National Assembly in Seoul on Saturday, demanding the ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol ahead of a parliamentary vote to impeach him. Yoon abruptly declared martial law on Dec. 3, mobilizing troops and helicopters to storm the National Assembly, but the botched plan ended in an overnight fiasco, with martial law being lifted just hours later. The vote for Yoon's impeachment follows a f December 14, 2024
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  Top police officials arrested in martial law probe SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) - South Korea's two highest-ranking police officials were arrested Friday over their alleged roles in President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law imposition last week. The Seoul Central District Court issued the arrest warrants for Cho Ji-ho, commissioner general of the National Police Agency, and Kim Bong-sik, chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. The court cited concerns about the potential destruction of evidence. Yoon imposed mar December 14, 2024
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  Yoon faces second impeachment vote over martial law declaration SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) -- The South Korean parliament is set to vote on impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday following 10 days of political turmoil triggered by his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. Yoon imposed martial law on the night of Dec. 3, sending troops and helicopters to the National Assembly. The decree was canceled after lawmakers voted against it. Lawmakers will vote on the impeachment motion at a plenary session scheduled to begin at 4 p. December 14, 2024
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  IU supports fans attending impeachment rally against Yoon SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) - Singer and actress IU will support her fans attending a rally on Saturday calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, providing snacks and hand warmers. EDAM Entertainment announced on its official fan platform that these items will be available at five locations in Yeouido, Seoul, including a cafe and restaurants. "We prepared food and hand warmers to help warm the cold hands of UAENA (IU's fandom), who are brightening the surroun December 14, 2024
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  AI care robot 'Hyodol' registered as medical device in US SEOUL, December 13 (AJP) - Hyodol, a South Korean robot maker, has been registered as a medical device by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The robot, also named Hyodol, assists elderly individuals by tracking their activities, sending reminders for medication and walks, and alerting guardians or a central control system if prolonged inactivity is detected. Designed as a soft doll, it is equipped with communication devices, motion detection, and touch sensors. The robot u December 13, 2024