South Korea's parliament has impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law decree, ending days of political paralysis.

Yoon Suk Yeol’s actions have effectively ended his political career, and robbed many Western nations of a welcoming ear in Seoul, including Ottawa

A conservative, Mr. Yoon won the presidency in 2022 by a slim margin, promising a more confrontational stance against North Korea. He quickly became unpopular and divisive at home.