SKorea opposition hits ruling party's 'second coup'

By Agence France-Presse

Dec 10, 2024 12:14 am

SEOUL — South Korea's opposition party on Monday accused the ruling party of staging a 'second coup' by clinging to power and refusing to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law.

Yoon plunged the country into political chaos with his attempt to scrap civilian rule, which lasted just six hours after lawmakers scuffled with soldiers in the parliament building and managed to vote the measure down, forcing Yoon into an embarrassing U-turn.

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