South Korea’s Yoon replaces defence chief ahead of impeachment vote

South Korea’s president accepted the resignation of his defence minister on Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning yet short-lived imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streets. The main opposition Democratic Party and other small opposition parties submitted a joint motion to impeach president Yoon Suk … Continue reading South Korea’s Yoon replaces defence chief ahead of impeachment vote