South Korea on edge, with Yoon impeachment verdict expected as soon as next week

South Korea on edge, with Yoon impeachment verdict expected as soon as next week

[South China Morning Post] - 03/6/2025

Local media reports have pegged March 14 as the date, with police on high alert and religious leaders calling for calm amid threat of violent clashes.



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