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Program: South Korean president faces impeachment vote

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing mounting pressure to resign over his failed attempt to impose martial law as parliament moves closer to a vote on his impeachment.

Yoon's attempt to rule by martial law has caused public outrage and street protests and tested the country's democratic resilience. . 

  • Guest: Dr. Kyung-wha Kang, President of the Asia Society, and the former Foreign Minister of South Korea.

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South Korean soldiers try get into the national assembly on December 04, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. 

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