At least seven members of the party were expected to support a new impeachment motion with two members declaring publicly they will vote in favour. At least eight PPP votes are needed for the two-thirds majority required to impeach Yoon. Yoon said the ...

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday defended his failed attempt 10 days ago to impose martial law, just as a poll shows most of his country’s citizens favor his impeachment.

South Korea’s ruling party has thrown its support behind attempts to impeach embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol over his ill-fated decision to declare martial law that sparked a political crisis and widespread public anger in the country.