South Korea opposition say they will resubmit impeachment motion against Yoon

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has survived an impeachment vote in the National Assembly that was prompted by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law. But the opposition camp is poised to submit another motion to oust the president.

The National Assembly opened a plenary session on Saturday to take a vote on the impeachment motion submitted by six opposition parties. Support from at least eight lawmakers from the ruling People Power Party was needed for the motion to pass. But most members of the PPP refused to vote.

National Assembly Speaker announced that the motion had failed as the number of lawmakers who cast ballots did not reach the threshold of 200 out of 300 seats. But the leader of the PPP said Yoon will be effectively stripped of his duties until he steps down.