SEOUL -- An attempt to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol failed on Saturday as a majority of ruling party lawmakers refused to cast their ballots, leaving the process without the minimum number of votes needed to pass.
Yoon, who sparked national chaos late on Tuesday night with a sudden declaration of martial law, can remain in office. However, the outcome is likely to mean further political wrangling and legislative logjams, as opposition parties control the National Assembly and have an increasingly antagonistic relationship with Yoon's ruling party.
