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South Korea's National Assembly passes impeachment resolution against President Yoon

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The Republic of the Korean People supported by a coalition including opposition parties and independent legislators voted unanimously in favor on March 19, with only one lawmaker abstaining during this session at which they passed an impeachment resolution against President Yoon Suk-yeol for violating his constitutional duties to maintain order through military force.

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    [Mar.25] President Yoon Suk-yeol will hold a press conference to announce his decision on the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Kim Dong-hwan.
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    "Yeon Il-jung" (Kim) has been impeached by Parliament, and this is being reported as news from multiple Korean media outlets including Khan.co.kr
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    The President's office confirmed that he will address parliament regarding these events.
[Mar.25] President Yoon Suk-yeol to hold press conference on impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Kim Dong-hwan
[Mar.24] (implied by context) 'Yeon Il-jung' has been impeached, and the President is preparing his response.