1.The National Assembly on Saturday passed an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law on December 3rd, suspending his presidential powers as of 7:24 PM. The motion passed 204-85, with three abstentions and eight invalid ballots.
2.The Constitutional Court said it will hold its first meeting of its justices on Monday to review the parliamentary impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, and hold the first preparatory hearing on December 27th.
3.Acting President Han Duck-soo held phone talks with U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday and vowed to maintain and develop the two countries' alliance. Biden voiced confidence in South Korea's democracy while also noting its resilience, according to Han's office.
