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South Korea’s crisis deepens after party leader turns on president

Soo-Hyang Choi

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Seoul | The leader of South Korea’s ruling party wants President Yoon Suk Yeol suspended from office quickly, in an abrupt shift in stance that makes it more likely an impeachment motion will pass in coming days.

Han Dong-hoon of the People Power Party said on Friday that he confirmed from credible evidence that Mr Yoon ordered the arrest of key politicians on Tuesday night when he shocked the world by declaring martial law.

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