South Korea president escapes impeachment over martial law fiasco
Asia / Pacific
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol escaped impeachment Saturday over his brief declaration of martial law, after lawmakers from his ruling party boycotted a vote despite huge protests outside parliament. Story by Emily Boyle.