South Korea’s National Assembly voted to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol on December 14, following his controversial declaration of martial law on December 3. The decision was met with significant backlash amidst political disagreement over the 2025 budget. Yoon faced criticism from all sides, including within his own party, for jeopardizing the nation’s democratic principles. Opposition leaders celebrated the impeachment as a victory for democracy, condemning Yoon’s actions as damaging to the country’s political stability.