‘Political K-drama’: South Korea’s ruling party leader urges Yoon suspension

Political uncertainty in South Korea deepened further on Friday with the head of the ruling party calling for the immediate suspension of President Yoon Suk-yeol, significantly increasing the likelihood of his impeachment over an alleged coup attempt.

Opposition parties have earlier voiced alarm over the potential for a second bid by the “agitated” president to declare martial law.

However, Yoon’s special forces commander, Kwak Jong-keun, dismissed such concerns, stating firmly that he would not follow any further orders from the president to mobilise troops.

His comments came after two opposition lawmakers visited him at the command headquarters to protest the failed coup.

Previously, ruling People Power Party (PPP) leader Han Dong-hoon had opposed an impeachment motion initiated by the opposition, arguing it would lead to national instability.

He however appeared to reverse his stance on Friday.

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South Korea’s Yoon faces impeachment after martial law ‘catastrophic miscalculation’, warn analysts

South Korea’s Yoon faces impeachment after martial law ‘catastrophic miscalculation’, warn analysts