S. Korea set for tense impeachment vote as thousands prepare to protest, says police

South Korea's National Assembly will hold a plenary session tomorrow (Dec. 7) to vote on a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. Police estimate that tens of thousands of citizens will participate in large-scale rallies and marches, prompting authorities to impose traffic restrictions in some areas to ensure public safety and prevent clashes.

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, delivered a special statement in the National Assembly, urging lawmakers to expedite the impeachment process and investigations against President Yoon. He accused Yoon of being the "main culprit" behind the country's current political turmoil and condemned his alleged abuse of constitutional democracy to impose de facto martial law for personal gain and power consolidation. Lee argued that Yoon's actions have severely undermined South Korea's democratic foundations and the rule of law.

Earlier, the People Power Party held an emergency leadership meeting, during which the party's leader Han Dong-hoon warned that Yoon's continued governance could lead to further martial law-style measures, endangering the nation once again. He revealed evidence suggesting that intelligence agencies were used to detain political figures on the day martial law was declared. These allegations have intensified public distrust and opposition to Yoon's presidency.

As the impeachment vote approaches, tensions are rising across South Korea. Tomorrow's protests are not only a demonstration against Yoon's policies but also a litmus test for the country's judicial system and commitment to the rule of law. The outcome of the parliamentary vote is expected to have significant ramifications for South Korea's political future.

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