South Korea opposition leader says martial law fallout threatens economy
South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung warned that President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law attempt is destabilizing markets and harming the economy. He called for a vote on Saturday to impeach Yoon.
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 10:27 | 09 December 2024
- Modified Date: 10:29 | 09 December 2024
South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung warned on Monday that political fallout from President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched attempt to impose martial law is causing financial market volatility and threatens to do irreversible harm to the economy.
Lee in televised remarks called on the ruling party to join a vote on Saturday to impeach Yoon.