South Korea MPs vote to impeach president after mass protests over martial law | BBC News

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  • @sunnysunday4001
    @sunnysunday4001 Місяць тому +288

    millions, not tens and thousands.. This is a massive win for the righteous people and democracy.

  • @TIM123451ERR
    @TIM123451ERR Місяць тому +1869

    Democracy was tested but people prevailed

    • @magdelinem6962
      @magdelinem6962 Місяць тому +8

    • @armintargaryen9216
      @armintargaryen9216 Місяць тому +37

      Unlike some other places

    • @cfernanez
      @cfernanez Місяць тому +6

      Representatives voted from being investigated for corruption.

    • @DSb-vn8qm
      @DSb-vn8qm Місяць тому +8

      ​@@cfernanez
      거의 다 조사받아요

    • @jjww30
      @jjww30 Місяць тому

      @@armintargaryen9216we just re-elect ours because stupid.

  • @MannyChi-MC
    @MannyChi-MC Місяць тому +503

    Well done, South Korea, you showed the world how it's done. Today is a good day for those who love democracy. This is the people and their representation standing up to power and standing up for themselves and their rights.

  • @firelunamoon
    @firelunamoon Місяць тому +929

    No tolerance for dictators. Well done, South Korea!

    • @Gjvfyg
      @Gjvfyg Місяць тому

      불행하게도 대한민국 전체는 아닙니다
      경상남도, 경상북도, 울산, 대구, 부산, 포항의 99%는 독재를 원하며 자유민주주의가 무너지길 간절히 바라는 지역들 입니다
      그 지역들은 나라를 팔아먹어도 지지한다고 하는 곳들입니다
      그 지역들에서 단 1%의 짐승들이 아닌 인간으로서 매우 힘겨운 소리를 내고 있을 뿐입니다

    • @mythbusterthe6749
      @mythbusterthe6749 Місяць тому +5

      Really only 14 of the ruling party members voted for the impeachment. 204 out of 300.

    • @rori3802
      @rori3802 Місяць тому +2

      감사합니다.

    • @user-1108
      @user-1108 Місяць тому

      Are you serious? If Yoon is a dictator how he couldn't arrest the opposition party leader, Lee Jae Myong who is perpetrator and how he couldn't block impeachment?

    • @ahmetjeyhunov4435
      @ahmetjeyhunov4435 Місяць тому +5

      ​@mythbusterthe6749 It is bringing the party's demise.

  • @silviamunoz6863
    @silviamunoz6863 Місяць тому +530

    THAT is democracy! The people didn't accept an authoritarian move and went to the streets to ask for his impeachment.
    Congrats to the brave people of South Korea!

    • @pikachus5m166
      @pikachus5m166 Місяць тому

      US certainly aren't happy their puppet having been exposed.

    • @sophiewon52
      @sophiewon52 Місяць тому

      It was not authoritarian move. In fact, whats happening in Korea is lawmakers dictatorship. Plz look at what they proposed and passed the government’s budget. They cut all the bills for impaired, children, unemployed, and science and technology. They only increased lawmakers’ salary by 60% with a huge budget cut. The foreign media should look into it and find out why Yoon took utterly exptreme approach such as imposing Marshall Law.

    • @다시오실때까지
      @다시오실때까지 Місяць тому +1

      What?😅

    • @spilot1016
      @spilot1016 Місяць тому +5

      You're joking. One peaceful transition of power in South Korea's entire history. This only shows how unstable the Korean psyche is. You can develop an economy bur it takes a lot longer to develop a society. I live in South Korea and it's the most culturally-inept society you'll every encounter. Outbursts of emotions is the only dialogue there is... whether you're at a grocery store, driving, or... running a country.

    • @Loo-lp1fs
      @Loo-lp1fs Місяць тому

      If only Americans got brains

  • @wxproject
    @wxproject Місяць тому +487

    The nation faced its most dangerous crisis,
    yet even as two million people gathered,
    not a single person was harmed,
    not a single incident occurred.
    Another crisis came, and once again,
    Koreans proved who they truly are.
    Although Korean politics still has room to grow,
    democracy ought to be carried out the way
    Koreans have shown it can be done.

    • @jk21nola91
      @jk21nola91 Місяць тому +26

      The Korean parliament has back bones also….finally following the people’s demands!

    • @하얀세상-s1d
      @하얀세상-s1d Місяць тому +9

      감사합니다

    • @yoyoyop7337
      @yoyoyop7337 Місяць тому

      duh? because the president never intended anyone get harmed??
      lemme give you a brief rundown (what bbc and other news outlets aren't telling you).
      the representatives at congress were trying to cut down funding for literally every governmental operating fee (even ones for welfare, support for the unemployed, and support for small businesses) EXCEPT for their salaries, which they proposed for a raise. tax payer money going into pockets of legislators who are supposed to represent the people.
      the president had enough of it. and used martial law as a last resort. you call this a "dangerous crisis"?

    • @JoySEDLMAIR
      @JoySEDLMAIR Місяць тому +3

      More than 10 MILLION people gathered together....at "Gwanghwamun Square!!!!!!!"
      Hallelujah!! We have won!!

  • @exercisingsean5173
    @exercisingsean5173 Місяць тому +256

    This is Democracy.

    • @sagaciousid
      @sagaciousid Місяць тому

      3 impeachment of last 5 presidents. Korea’s political system is not working. Backward ass.

    • @michaelcheo2452
      @michaelcheo2452 Місяць тому +1

      It's just safe as always here in Seoul, Korea. As all you guys've seen, we have millions of citizens to protect democracy and our daily lives as well as tourists'. Don't worry just come over! Hey Guys staying last two weeks in Korea, Lucky You!! You've watched the greatest demonstration show ever! 😆
      [A Letter from S Korea]
      - written right before the 1st impeachment vote
      It's just about to vote for impeachment, which is probably not executed because of People's Power Party(PPP). In case we have succes to take out the craziest man in Korean Peninsula, everything is going back in the right place in order. More than 70% of Koreans are waiting for real politicians popping out from PPP...mostly called People's Burden Party, or People Poweless Party.
      As a Korean, now we're sort of proud of our people and system which will never allow any kind of dictatorship, however, also so humiliated and embarrased to show the world this unimaginable stupid and irrational news instead of Oscars, Nobel Prizes, World Cup, or anything pleasant.
      Nevertheless, please keep paitient to watch this worlwide democracy show and enjoy... In 10-15 years, we will be so pleased to deliver to every country the womderful news of totally upgraded Korea... There are still bunch of brainwashed peoplen in certain provinces, luckily most of them are very old so that it's gonna work by the power of time.
      Then, we're gonna show whole world how to build a supreme democratic country from nothing. Yes, this is the real K-Wave. Much superior to any content like thousand of K-pops, K-movies or dramas.
      Hello, World, enjoy this show, nation-wide road trip to Democracy. Wr are Korean, specialized in making something out of nothing.
      Always appreciate all people who like Korea and our culture, thanks.

  • @Bottttttt
    @Bottttttt Місяць тому +796

    There is no place for a dictator in South Korea.

    • @terencelee880
      @terencelee880 Місяць тому

      Yoon's post-impeachment will be his nightmare

    • @sunnydaysatl
      @sunnydaysatl Місяць тому

      Wish Americans felt this way-but we got too many stupid people here

    • @piccalillipit9211
      @piccalillipit9211 Місяць тому +1

      NO! Kep that in Am3ric4 where it belongs...!

    • @poolfans
      @poolfans Місяць тому +5

      He was chosen by US

    • @pikachus5m166
      @pikachus5m166 Місяць тому +2

      Yoon doesn't say boo, without US approval.

  • @biggley2417
    @biggley2417 Місяць тому +1571

    The south Korean people are showing us how its done.

    • @mythbusterthe6749
      @mythbusterthe6749 Місяць тому +4

      May be all in vain.

    • @joeelliott2157
      @joeelliott2157 Місяць тому +70

      Not in vain. Regardless what a bad court decides, this guy will never become a dictator. At best, he will last up until the next election and then he will be done. Well done, the people of South Korea.

    • @cleanclean1197
      @cleanclean1197 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@joeelliott2157감사합니다 ^^~

    • @mythbusterthe6749
      @mythbusterthe6749 Місяць тому

      @joeelliott2157
      If he walks away scott free, he will be reinstated as the President and HELL will break free. He refused to allowed prosecutors to enter his office, days ago using his authority as the president.
      Don't be so naive.

    • @TheWorld4all
      @TheWorld4all Місяць тому

      @@mythbusterthe6749 - That's what your mother said...

  • @lily7001
    @lily7001 Місяць тому +402

    * Martial law: 0 dead
    * Rescission of martial law through the National Assembly within 2 hours
    * Impeachment of the President in 1 week
    yup baby

    • @sarahkwon99
      @sarahkwon99 Місяць тому +32

      This comes from our "faster, faster culture" 😂

    • @Cereal-killer-u4j
      @Cereal-killer-u4j Місяць тому +9

      @@sarahkwon99+ “shut up and just do it” culture😂

    • @yoyoyop7337
      @yoyoyop7337 Місяць тому

      duh? because the president never intended anyone get harmed??
      lemme give you a brief rundown (what bbc and other news outlets aren't telling you).
      the representatives at congress were trying to cut down funding for literally every governmental operating fee (even ones for welfare, support for the unemployed, and support for small businesses) EXCEPT for their salaries, which they proposed for a raise. tax payer money going into pockets of legislators who are supposed to represent the people.
      the president had enough of it. and used martial law as a last resort, again a constitutional right.

    • @cloudflowers529
      @cloudflowers529 Місяць тому +3

      On the day when Martial Law was declared, if there had been no ordinary people near the National Assembly, our country would have gone back to 1980(45 years ago). I mean we must have faced a huge tragedy. Right! Here in Korea, we have a tendency to do something faster and faster.

  • @eueurbrygffhw
    @eueurbrygffhw Місяць тому +672

    The power of South Korea’s democracy, achieved by its own people and not as a half-hearted democracy transplanted with foreign help, is truly remarkable!!

    • @besuhof9360
      @besuhof9360 Місяць тому +17

      There was Jeonju treaty (전주 화약) in 1894, between the people and the dynasty, which was the initiation of modern Korean democracy.
      But the treaty and democracy have been interrupted for long by internal and foreign factors.
      Much like, English Magna Carta was in 1200 hundreds and it has been interrupted for long by internal factors and French factors.
      But eventually, democracy prevailed.

    • @ultrabeatles-mania2812
      @ultrabeatles-mania2812 Місяць тому +6

      thank you 😊

    • @shinobi2119
      @shinobi2119 Місяць тому

      North Korea is better.

    • @MuJx-n5m
      @MuJx-n5m Місяць тому +1

      strange country

    • @Gift-r3y
      @Gift-r3y Місяць тому +5

      Wow.
      Impeccable analysis

  • @goldiefreeman8693
    @goldiefreeman8693 Місяць тому +554

    I’m so proud from South Korea 🇰🇷

    • @rori3802
      @rori3802 Місяць тому +13

      감사합니다 ❤

    • @joeelliott2157
      @joeelliott2157 Місяць тому +30

      The people of South Korea deserve to be proud. Much respect from Washington state in America.

    • @rori3802
      @rori3802 Місяць тому +5

      @@goldiefreeman8693 내 고양이들과 계속 상황을 지켜보고 있어요
      응원해주셔서 감사합니다 🐈🥰

    • @willieliew7871
      @willieliew7871 Місяць тому +2

      Proud of what. Your president sang American pie in US

    • @cleanclean1197
      @cleanclean1197 Місяць тому

      ​@@joeelliott2157감사합니다~^^

  • @IWANNALAFFF
    @IWANNALAFFF Місяць тому +1522

    ❤congratulations to the South Korean people!

  • @arunrajiitbaero
    @arunrajiitbaero Місяць тому +1479

    South Korea is always an inspiration!!

    • @pumpkincat3739
      @pumpkincat3739 Місяць тому +29

      It really isn't most of the time

    • @Mark-Haddow
      @Mark-Haddow Місяць тому

      What was inspiring about the dictatorship in the 1980s?

    • @arunrajiitbaero
      @arunrajiitbaero Місяць тому +155

      @@pumpkincat3739 you are wrong... no other country would have navigated this issue in short time... its always an impressive country... may be you dont know about them.. i lived there for 5 years..

    • @rori3802
      @rori3802 Місяць тому +50

      응원 감사합니다❤

    • @Sonnypaul1
      @Sonnypaul1 Місяць тому +2

      They are eating the dogs

  • @timcoaster
    @timcoaster Місяць тому +921

    As a Korean, it's not over. Constitutional Court must uphold the impeachment to officially 'fire' President Yoon. Our 'Resistance' continues...

    • @Rydh37xj3kwos
      @Rydh37xj3kwos Місяць тому +5

      Pres.Yoon is a person like Sir. Keir Statmer. He is a brilliant and courageous person with excellent wisdom.

    • @Rydh37xj3kwos
      @Rydh37xj3kwos Місяць тому

      On the other hand, the leader of the opposition is a person like Adolf Hitler, Joseph starlin, Kim Jong Un

    • @xxjracx4470
      @xxjracx4470 Місяць тому +19

      왜 싸우는 척 해?? 어짜피 탄핵 소추 반대 1표라도 나오면 그 판사에 대해 협박은 기본 + 테러까지 가할꺼잖앜ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 탄핵은 이미 예정된 거 아님??ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

    • @D.Forlán2010
      @D.Forlán2010 Місяць тому +93

      ​@@xxjracx4470이건 법적으로 논쟁될 여지가 거의 없이 실시간으로 모두가 상황을 인식했잖아
      탄핵 찬성= 정상
      탄핵 반대= 비정상이 기본 명제인 사건에서 무슨 판결이어쩌구저쩌구 전직 헌재 재판관들 6명중 6명 모두가 인용된다고 하는데 여기서 이걸 거부하는건 견해의 차이가 아니라 그냥 잘못된 사고인거임 무슨 뒤늦게 드러난 미제사건도 아니고 현행범인 사건을 옹호쳐하고있네

    • @richardarriaga6271
      @richardarriaga6271 Місяць тому +43

      I wish I was in a country where Presidents would be held accountable to their actions.

  • @lynnj85
    @lynnj85 Місяць тому +310

    America, we need to take notes. Seeing a whole nation coming together to defend their rights to a fair democracy. Much respect to Korea.🤗🎉🎊

    • @최남식-x9o
      @최남식-x9o Місяць тому

      지금대한민국을 진심으로 사랑하는 사람들은 공산빨갱이 손에 대한민국이 넘어가는데 비비시 너희들은 축하를 한다고 대한민국이 공산화 되면 너희들과도 끝장난다 이더런 외국 인간들아

    • @LunaKim-v7s
      @LunaKim-v7s Місяць тому +10

      Well said!

    • @airyfairy2396
      @airyfairy2396 Місяць тому +24

      And there's no violence!

    • @koyukiny
      @koyukiny Місяць тому

      ​​@airyfairy2396 zero violence. In fact, the demonstration on the srteet was similar to Kpop concert lol

    • @HH-gn3fi
      @HH-gn3fi Місяць тому

      America,,, please check the truth!!!
      According to the Democratic party's impeachment proposal, it also took issue with the Republic of Korea's alliance with the United States.
      Don't just trust what the media says, but check the fact what Democratic Party of Korea's pursuit behind the scenes.
      They support North Korean spies, too. That's why the Democratic Party’s nickname is the Communist Party.

  • @NO-pu2yc
    @NO-pu2yc Місяць тому +12

    It's not just a light stick, it's the most beautiful light.

  • @kingarabsspring9419
    @kingarabsspring9419 Місяць тому +1543

    South Korea's National Assembly members vote unanimously to lift martial law(190-0).. 6 hours later, the president announces lifting of martial law.. Peaceful protests by Korean people.. No casualties.. Koreans were serious, but the protest atmosphere was like a concert.. On this day, 2 million Koreans participated.. In 12 days, South Korea's National Assembly passes impeachment bill for President Yoon Seok Yeol.. Through democratic procedures.. Respect Korean people and Korean National Assembly members

    • @KimKyungHo1980
      @KimKyungHo1980 Місяць тому

      Don't spam the same reply idiot.

    • @용산멧돼지킬
      @용산멧돼지킬 Місяць тому

      한국은 이제 안전합니다. 여러분 오셔서 저의 포옹을 받으세요.

    • @pondeify
      @pondeify Місяць тому +32

      it will be several months before the decision is ratified by the top court, in that time alot can happen...

    • @BlahstarRecords
      @BlahstarRecords Місяць тому +78

      Democracy's strength is so beautiful 😢

    • @ikea5619
      @ikea5619 Місяць тому

      Pro-North Korea forces are gaining more momentum. Supplies and information from South Korea are likely to flow to North Korea, which is participating in the war in Ukraine.

  • @John.N-y8f
    @John.N-y8f Місяць тому +730

    Congratulations South Korea.

    • @hyuncarter5569
      @hyuncarter5569 Місяць тому +5

      No thanks! I don’t think you understand what is really going on!!😅

    • @정동영-x9j
      @정동영-x9j Місяць тому +8

      감사합니다❤❤❤

    • @MrWinter6751
      @MrWinter6751 Місяць тому +15

      이제 시작이에요. 헌법재판소에서 승인해야 합니다…끝까지 힘내자 한국사람들

    • @rtlkfcb
      @rtlkfcb Місяць тому +10

      Well, thanks, but it's only an wounded victory... It's something that should never have happened in the first place. What a shame.

    • @versavice5293
      @versavice5293 Місяць тому +4

      Anyway,Thank you.We will advance and grow much more.

  • @english.boot.camp.march5th
    @english.boot.camp.march5th Місяць тому +320

    No more dictators in South Korea!!!

    • @Gjvfyg
      @Gjvfyg Місяць тому

      또 나올 겁니다
      독재를 원하며 자유민주주의가 무너지길 간절히 바라는 경상남도, 경상북도, 울산, 대구, 포항, 부산 이라는 지역이 있기 때문 입니다

    • @ultrabeatles-mania2812
      @ultrabeatles-mania2812 Місяць тому +5

      yes

    • @jchung4352
      @jchung4352 Місяць тому +11

      No more dictators in any country over the world.

    • @bernardchan4090
      @bernardchan4090 Місяць тому

      Don't mention too early. Every politicians in power always filled their pockets first. Every politicians, everywhere.

    •  Місяць тому

      There will be more.

  • @sonyah3685
    @sonyah3685 Місяць тому +44

    Hooray to democracy! Well done to the people!

  • @tanektan9113
    @tanektan9113 Місяць тому +790

    America take note..
    The president is not above the law.

    • @TheValutOfEd
      @TheValutOfEd Місяць тому

      They are too stupid to care

    • @FATHOLLYWOODB123
      @FATHOLLYWOODB123 Місяць тому +27

      I agree, we should impeach Biden

    • @sunnydaysatl
      @sunnydaysatl Місяць тому

      That what I’m hoping-so many people in denial about why Trump won. This is a racist country n yt people was voting against a black women not economic worries. Let b honest trump is going to run our economy into the ground.

    • @Niskw
      @Niskw Місяць тому +3

      "America is the symbol of democracy"

    • @Hotcheetos777
      @Hotcheetos777 Місяць тому

      @@FATHOLLYWOODB123 isn't his term almost over though?

  • @danielshin5238
    @danielshin5238 Місяць тому +481

    고맙다 BBC

    • @entoneent183
      @entoneent183 Місяць тому +8

      BBC 만세

    • @mrdrbargain4422
      @mrdrbargain4422 Місяць тому +13

      이제부터가 진짜임...
      석열이, 명신이, 은순이, 준석이, 명태의힘, 내란의힘 애들 흔적 지운다고 엄청나게 바빴을텐데, 이걸 어떻게 다 잡아넣고 재산 몰수까지 성공하느냐임

    • @MrWinter6751
      @MrWinter6751 Місяць тому

      @@mrdrbargain4422 이준석 대선 간보고 있던데 진짜 낯짝도 두꺼움 천하람이랑 같이 명태균이랑 한밤중 홍매화 심었으면서. 이 ㅅㄲ는 왜 아직도 봐야함?

    • @michaelcheo2452
      @michaelcheo2452 Місяць тому +1

      It's just safe as always here in Seoul, Korea. As all you guys've seen, we have millions of citizens to protect democracy and our daily lives as well as tourists'. Don't worry just come over! Hey Guys staying last two weeks in Korea, Lucky You!! You've watched the greatest demonstration show ever! 😆
      [A Letter from S Korea]
      - written right before the 1st impeachment vote
      It's just about to vote for impeachment, which is probably not executed because of People's Power Party(PPP). In case we have succes to take out the craziest man in Korean Peninsula, everything is going back in the right place in order. More than 70% of Koreans are waiting for real politicians popping out from PPP...mostly called People's Burden Party, or People Poweless Party.
      As a Korean, now we're sort of proud of our people and system which will never allow any kind of dictatorship, however, also so humiliated and embarrased to show the world this unimaginable stupid and irrational news instead of Oscars, Nobel Prizes, World Cup, or anything pleasant.
      Nevertheless, please keep paitient to watch this worlwide democracy show and enjoy... In 10-15 years, we will be so pleased to deliver to every country the womderful news of totally upgraded Korea... There are still bunch of brainwashed peoplen in certain provinces, luckily most of them are very old so that it's gonna work by the power of time.
      Then, we're gonna show whole world how to build a supreme democratic country from nothing. Yes, this is the real K-Wave. Much superior to any content like thousand of K-pops, K-movies or dramas.
      Hello, World, enjoy this show, nation-wide road trip to Democracy. Wr are Korean, specialized in making something out of nothing.
      Always appreciate all people who like Korea and our culture, thanks.

    • @MS-eb8ps
      @MS-eb8ps Місяць тому +1

      ​@@mrdrbargain4422 간첩검거

  • @이선민-z5g
    @이선민-z5g Місяць тому +602

    로라비커 다시봐서 방가워요 힘든곳에 가있군요 bbc가 한국공영방송보다 더 믿음과 신뢰를 주네요

    • @배뚠뚠-e8l
      @배뚠뚠-e8l Місяць тому +33

      로라비커가 미래다❤

    • @이선민-z5g
      @이선민-z5g Місяць тому +31

      @@배뚠뚠-e8l 베이징에 특파원으로 가있으니 고생이 심할것같아요 거기 언론인 취급이 어떤지 다들 아시잖아요

    • @eunjunkoo5167
      @eunjunkoo5167 Місяць тому

      Sad but true. Legacy media cannot be trusted. They appointed people who flatter those in power as their representatives. Instead, a UA-cam media called News Factory is gaining trust. This is because President Yoon put the News Factory anchor on the arrest list.

    • @Nomad-e6i
      @Nomad-e6i Місяць тому +9

      @@이선민-z5g 역사와 전통의 중국 담당일진 영국이라 괜찮을지도...?

    • @eunjunkoo5167
      @eunjunkoo5167 Місяць тому

      Sad but true. Legacy media cannot be trusted. They appointed people who flatter those in power as their representatives. Instead, a UA-cam media called News Factory is gaining trust. This is because President Yoon put the News Factory anchor on the arrest list.

  • @akinanakamori9149
    @akinanakamori9149 Місяць тому +551

    Japan is maybe the only country who doesn't like this result...

    • @xxjracx4470
      @xxjracx4470 Місяць тому

      I have a message of extreme regret for the left-wing media, like CNN BBC, for meddling in domestic affairs, calling for democracy.
      Isn't it enough for a left-leaning media like CNN to spread the propaganda that democracy is working properly to the world? lol
      Since when was democracy in the West working and just? Democracy is already corrupt.
      South Korea has already gone to the Red Team and Japan, too, cheer up Westerners for the day when they go to the Red Team!
      You are the most vicious hypocrites of all time. Peace~! LOL

    • @cliffgaither
      @cliffgaither Місяць тому +22

      And the u.s.

    • @Wandrative
      @Wandrative Місяць тому +63

      @@cliffgaither based on what? Trump administration worked very well with Moons administration which is the same party to Yoons opposition.

    • @ASHLEYLAI-v4p
      @ASHLEYLAI-v4p Місяць тому +103

      Just because Yoon is pro-japan 😂

    • @takaotsu3592
      @takaotsu3592 Місяць тому +65

      Not true at all. Most of us Japanese will respect the will of the Korean people. If you are going make a claim, at least back it up with data.

  • @칠월이-c9f
    @칠월이-c9f Місяць тому +48

    We are showing what democracy is and what the people's victory is.

  • @HJ-ho8fq
    @HJ-ho8fq Місяць тому +129

    Beautiful night for us here in Korea! We won't go back to the dictatorship of the past. Democracy prevails 😊

  • @jeanniekim8139
    @jeanniekim8139 Місяць тому +133

    Well done South Korea!!!
    So proud to be a Korean!!!!

    • @aidanbobhog6303
      @aidanbobhog6303 Місяць тому +3

      Really makes my home, the US look like a land a chaos with no solution
      We just elected a felon

    • @SharEye0
      @SharEye0 Місяць тому

      I wish we were able to impeach Trump the first go around. It's gonna be nuts in the US in 2025. Good job to South korea getting the job done.

    • @eddieokpara3549
      @eddieokpara3549 Місяць тому +2

      The N.Korea rethoric was his undoing

    • @sagaciousid
      @sagaciousid Місяць тому

      3 impeachment of last 5 presidents. Korea’s political system is not working. Backward ass.

  • @이동규-p6j
    @이동규-p6j Місяць тому +255

    Thanks BBC,
    Thanks Laura!

    • @hk2024-g5p
      @hk2024-g5p Місяць тому +4

      Her blue scarp was more beautiful and meaningful than ever! (Blue is the color of the opposite party. I think she showed her support for the people who are eager to impeach the crazy president)

    • @Kkim0830
      @Kkim0830 Місяць тому +1

      My honest thouht is.... It seems the second Copenhagen-based reporter needs to study far much more than she currently does. The gap between her and Laura is rather significant.

  • @zibart5456
    @zibart5456 Місяць тому +34

    Calmest breaking news ever

  • @-qz1yr
    @-qz1yr Місяць тому +124

    For korean, it was a nightmare for 12 days

    • @ejpark5478
      @ejpark5478 Місяць тому +16

      More like the last 2.5 years

    • @wjhnodlpqnzd
      @wjhnodlpqnzd Місяць тому +6

      Glad its finally over.

    • @eunjunkoo5167
      @eunjunkoo5167 Місяць тому +1

      If it weren't for the power-hungry politicians, it could have been done in a week. Two weeks is too long.

    • @dblev2019
      @dblev2019 Місяць тому

      How many of these negative comments are coming out of China. Most the country was asleep during martial law. Lee Jae-myung lead the charge for impeachment, but when you look at his past, he’s extremely corrupt.

  • @suekim8673
    @suekim8673 Місяць тому +55

    Thank you, Laura and BBC for your hard work to spead out undesirable situation of S.Korea!

  • @anaconda85234
    @anaconda85234 Місяць тому +288

    I am most glad that democratic process has proceeded solidly, even in the face of insane circumstances such as anti-constitutional martial law imposed by the country's highest power, and that its conclusions are in line with the will of the majority of the people.

  • @progress999able
    @progress999able Місяць тому +153

    I applaud the S.Korean people who aspire for democracy.

    • @RobertSehannie-jr6bk
      @RobertSehannie-jr6bk Місяць тому +3

      2 down. Take note Donald and Elon.. You may not be next, but you will be held accountable

    • @user-1108
      @user-1108 Місяць тому +1

      I am a South Korean, no you know wrong All Koreans don't want him to be ousted! Today there are millions of people gathered in Gwanghwamun Square to support Yoon!

    • @qq101359
      @qq101359 Місяць тому +1

      @@user-1108 HA

    • @CHAOS1997
      @CHAOS1997 Місяць тому

      ​@@user-1108
      😂
      How much did Yoon pay you?

    • @butterflym.2003
      @butterflym.2003 Місяць тому

      ​​@user-1108 Millions? Millions? Liar! Shameless just like Yoon

  • @ОльгаВасильевна-у5ъ
    @ОльгаВасильевна-у5ъ Місяць тому +117

    Thank you for inform this great news to British and English native country people

  • @johnjung8394
    @johnjung8394 Місяць тому +159

    Thank you so much bbc for your honest reporting! As a Korean I really appreciate it

    • @darth.severuss
      @darth.severuss Місяць тому

      BBC is called Bullshit Broadcast Channel for a reason.

  • @Primavaraharu
    @Primavaraharu Місяць тому +125

    Korean democracy is a peaceful festival.

  • @Eugene13579
    @Eugene13579 Місяць тому +190

    It is not over until it is over. We should withstand, hold and fight to the last round, the constitutional court.
    People, Democracy and justice will always prevail.

    • @ikea5619
      @ikea5619 Місяць тому

      Pro-North Korea forces are gaining more momentum. Supplies and information from South Korea are likely to flow to North Korea, which is participating in the war in Ukraine.

    • @ikea5619
      @ikea5619 Місяць тому

      Pro-North Korea forces are gaining more momentum. Supplies and information from South Korea are likely to flow to North Korea, which is participating in the war in Ukraine.

  • @elephantslionsrhinocerosex6043
    @elephantslionsrhinocerosex6043 Місяць тому +76

    Citoyens (es)de coree du sud 🇰🇷❤ merciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii pour vos rassemblements un bel exemple 👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @soni581
    @soni581 Місяць тому +217

    Congratulations sk❤❤❤

  • @yoshikorieben8069
    @yoshikorieben8069 Місяць тому +16

    S.Koreans are strongly united together make this possible! Great! Happy for your people!

  • @SuttonintheIsle
    @SuttonintheIsle Місяць тому +83

    Next Nobel peace prize winner!

    • @WilliamMorris1834
      @WilliamMorris1834 Місяць тому

      Lee Jae Myung!

    • @Claro.L
      @Claro.L Місяць тому +13

      @@WilliamMorris1834 Korean citizen

    • @yoyoyop7337
      @yoyoyop7337 Місяць тому

      for what lmao?

    • @SuttonintheIsle
      @SuttonintheIsle Місяць тому +3

      South Korean citizens

    • @kia-w6y
      @kia-w6y Місяць тому +1

      Although South Korea is a developed country, the number of Nobel Prize winners is overwhelmingly low. It's embarrassing. This proves that Korea developed by utilizing technology from other countries.

  • @rdmoon4416
    @rdmoon4416 Місяць тому +12

    We were all born to be free. Humans require liberty. The Korean citizens showed the World just how much liberty is embraced.

  • @monobabyjoons9320
    @monobabyjoons9320 Місяць тому +22

    South Korea showing how it’s done, this is democracy. Love that for yall

  • @georgiosdem8443
    @georgiosdem8443 Місяць тому +114

    Democracy was "born" in Greece!!!!
    Democracy and Freedom of Speech for the people of South Korea!!!

  • @별별-j2o
    @별별-j2o Місяць тому +80

    고맙습니다~~ 대한민국을 지켜봐주시고 함께 기도해주셔서 감사합니다! 우리 대한민국은 지금의 이 어려움을 시민들의 힘으로 다시 이겨낼 것입니다!!! 함께 해주세요!!!

  • @summeroppa
    @summeroppa Місяць тому +20

    Thank you very much BBC

  • @BruceYang888Kor
    @BruceYang888Kor Місяць тому +9

    Thanks! BBC. We made it again and will also stand up again.

  • @test65481
    @test65481 Місяць тому +118

    우리가 오늘 이겼어!!!! 🎉

    • @fractal3383
      @fractal3383 Місяць тому

      우리가이겼다고 자유대한민국파괴한인간들 광우병뇌구멍송송이라 처방약이없어 정신개조가안되든? 국가관이없으니나라가 공산화되든 베네수엘라되든 무지성들개춤추지 간첩아니면마약쟁이 아니면 사회주의 포괄적차별금지 진지전막시즘패거리지

    • @전다연-c1t
      @전다연-c1t Місяць тому +4

      👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍😭😭😭

  • @DK_inKOR
    @DK_inKOR Місяць тому +22

    The Republic of Korea in 1980 saved the Republic of Korea in 2024.

  • @hannahannah650
    @hannahannah650 Місяць тому +2

    We will be alert than ever. I couldn’t imagine that this kind of thing could be happened in my country.

  • @ESCHO-le8ok
    @ESCHO-le8ok Місяць тому +105

    Friends, thank you for your support. We will win until the end. Thank you~~❤❤❤❤

  • @AllanHinde-mb2pr
    @AllanHinde-mb2pr Місяць тому +151

    UK watching on in envy

  • @san-jg4zr
    @san-jg4zr Місяць тому +53

    Yoon, the crazy president of all time.

    • @indieoceanfilm
      @indieoceanfilm Місяць тому

      yeah, it was a suicide mission for nothing

    • @eunjunkoo5167
      @eunjunkoo5167 Місяць тому

      Admit it! This is legendary.

  • @ILoveMyHometownTV
    @ILoveMyHometownTV Місяць тому +30

    대한민국은 계엄 선포로 주식시장 시가 총액이 나흘만에 무려 140조원이 사라졌다.
    현 정권은 지난 2년간 무려 100조원의 세수펑크가 났으며 경제성장율 1%에 불과햇다.

    • @One-kill.1킬
      @One-kill.1킬 Місяць тому

      문재인 정권에는 머했나? 소 대가리라는 소리나 듣고 중국에 가서는 혼밥 하고 하나 있기는 하네 북한 김정은 만난 거

    • @김수현-h5o9q
      @김수현-h5o9q 23 дні тому

      대한민국의 에산을봐라
      미래지향적인 사업은 대거삭감
      태양광같은 중국에게 유리한 예산은 증액
      악법을 내는 민주당ㆍ차별금지법ㆍ양곡법ㆍ국회증언법등 문정부때 400조 나라빚

  • @cuttysark108
    @cuttysark108 Місяць тому +57

    We Korean people never give up democracy

    • @darth.severuss
      @darth.severuss Місяць тому +1

      What democracy? South Korea was built on a US military base.

  • @ApexPredatorWithSungGlasses
    @ApexPredatorWithSungGlasses Місяць тому +50

    Congratulations to the Koreans. What an early christmas for them.

    • @tessometimes
      @tessometimes Місяць тому

      It was. People sang carols with twisted lyrics today while protesting. With this first victory, it was more and more fun singing together.

  • @superassist
    @superassist Місяць тому +13

    Thanks always aunt Laura

  • @chenliang5263
    @chenliang5263 Місяць тому +48

    Well done! Democracy wins in South Korea!

  • @markjung2754
    @markjung2754 Місяць тому +37

    As a Korean, I'm very proud of this result. Thanks to all people who support democracy and oppose of suppressing people with guns

    • @xxjracx4470
      @xxjracx4470 Місяць тому

      ㅇㅇ 그래서 이걸 계기로 거리낌없이 친중친북해서 나라 바치는게 옳은거임. 의회법안도 개정해서 이재명 20년 주석으로 있도록 놔두자 이게 선동에 약한 한국인들의 현실이다.

  • @Jusskwnwjsg
    @Jusskwnwjsg Місяць тому +21

    It’s shameful and embarrassing that this person was ever a president.

  • @yonglae79
    @yonglae79 Місяць тому +15

    South Korean citizens proved that their domocracy is so strong and resiliennt. Bravo.

  • @jillthompson6110
    @jillthompson6110 Місяць тому +48

    They didn’t mention that Yoon and his cronies are now facing prosecution and prison terms.

  • @하얀트리-w8j
    @하얀트리-w8j Місяць тому +95

    민주주의의 최후에 보루는 깨어있는 시민의 조직된 힘
    국가는 국민이다

    • @versavice5293
      @versavice5293 Місяць тому +2

      @@하얀트리-w8j 노무현대통령의 말이죠.성경 말씀처럼 제 가슴에 색인된 말입니다.

    • @pulgacsi
      @pulgacsi Місяць тому

      ㅈㄹ 하고 ㅈㅃ 져 ㅅ다
      10 년 후의 너 의 꼬 라 지를 보자

  • @lalakuma9
    @lalakuma9 Місяць тому +10

    Democracy needs a population that is not complacent, and South Korea is what that looks like 🎉

  • @TheoneandonlyArg
    @TheoneandonlyArg Місяць тому +12

    This just proves that when countries come together they can bring about democracy. Other countries should follow suit

  • @Artemis_____
    @Artemis_____ Місяць тому +5

    해외 언론이 한국 국내 언론보다 더 상황을 잘 짚어주는군요. 뉴스를 만들어주셔서 감사합니다.

  • @뭐어
    @뭐어 Місяць тому +110

    Thank you! BBC is better than Korean broadcasting stations.

    • @speakupyt4900
      @speakupyt4900 Місяць тому +8

      이런말 하지말라.

    • @마아아리
      @마아아리 Місяць тому +16

      @@speakupyt4900팩트이긴 하잖아 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 한잔해~

    • @blueocean-21
      @blueocean-21 Місяць тому +9

      Thank you BBC From s korea

    • @미야미야-e6s
      @미야미야-e6s Місяць тому +10

      BBc 고마워요 진실한보도

    • @chilgu7979
      @chilgu7979 Місяць тому +2

      @@마아아리 팩트맞음 ^^ 이민족정론지

  • @die34younjin
    @die34younjin Місяць тому +32

    로라비커 기자님 응원합니다 감사합니다

  • @Crumpets7377
    @Crumpets7377 Місяць тому +40

    Thank you, first step but a big step! Well done.😊

  • @mumbogumboo
    @mumbogumboo Місяць тому +88

    Yoon is nonetheless trying desperately to make a case for himself even after the voting, saying: "I will never give up. And I will continue to fight for the country." I was absolutely dumbfounded by his stupidity.

    • @speakupyt4900
      @speakupyt4900 Місяць тому

      Koreans think the same as you, so they impeached him.

    • @eunjunkoo5167
      @eunjunkoo5167 Місяць тому

      The psychiatrist said that he seemed to have paranoid pseudosocial symptoms, delusional disorder symptoms, and suspected shared psychosis. He is mentally ill.

  • @parkjy3970
    @parkjy3970 Місяць тому +207

    역시 로라 비커 누나

    • @user-raudinis_jini
      @user-raudinis_jini Місяць тому

      넌 여자보러들어왔냐??한심하긴 ㅉㅉㅉ

  • @Iscamog
    @Iscamog Місяць тому +21

    Imagine screwing up at your job so hard that crowds of thousands of people cheer when you're fired.

  • @agoodchow
    @agoodchow Місяць тому +46

    Well done

  • @남이호성
    @남이호성 Місяць тому +5

    민주주의 주인은
    결국 시민들이다
    작은 벽돌 1개가
    5천만개 쌓이면
    누구도 넘볼수 없는
    성벽이 된다

  • @119-majesty
    @119-majesty Місяць тому +5

    2024. 12. 15
    To the Intellectuals of the World,
    Yesterday in South Korea, the National Assembly passed a motion to impeach the president. You may have heard or seen this in the news. Initially, the grounds for impeachment were related to the president’s declaration of martial law, but this was dismissed as it was found not to be a constitutional violation. Subsequently, the charge was changed to sedition. However, constitutional scholars argue that sedition, as defined within the scope of presidential authority, does not constitute valid grounds for impeachment. Despite this, the impeachment was pushed through via a vote. Now, the final decision rests with the Constitutional Court. Yet, there is precedent from eight years ago, when the Constitutional Court unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye. At that time, it is likely that the justices acted under pressure and fear.
    The political turmoil in South Korea traces back over 70 years of history. All major incidents in South Korea’s history have been unfortunate events that occurred during the exercise of state governance, often influenced by hidden forces in the background.
    As someone who has witnessed and experienced events over the past 50 years, I would like to share a few examples:
    1967, January: I witnessed the sinking of the ROK Navy vessel Dangpo due to shelling by North Korean coastal artillery along the East Coast.
    1971, January: I witnessed the hijacking of a South Korean airplane by an embedded North Korean spy, which crash-landed during an attempted return to North Korea.
    1975, December: I witnessed the interception of a North Korean spy vessel off the East Coast.
    1981, May-June: I witnessed the repulsion of armed North Korean infiltrators along the East Coast.
    Since the late 1970s, North Korea has actively infiltrated South Korean universities, recruiting students as “Kim Il-sung Scholars” to propagate pro-North ideologies. These efforts transformed universities into hubs for North Korea’s propaganda. They instigated movements under the guise of democracy, human rights, equality, peace, unification, and the slogan of "Our Nation First." For over 40 years, such rhetoric dominated public discourse in South Korea, with the ultimate aim of expelling U.S. forces and the United Nations Command as prerequisites for unification. Many intellectuals, hearing these slogans for decades, aligned themselves with these movements, often for personal gain.
    In the 1990s, a wave of murders created widespread fear among South Koreans. Many citizens called for the execution of serial killers, yet some youth groups, backed by religious organizations, opposed capital punishment. Such contradictions in public sentiment reflect the confusion and chaos of South Korean society during this period. All of this was part of North Korea’s strategy of subversion through a united front.
    Eight years ago, the intellectuals who led the impeachment and imprisonment of President Park Geun-hye did so primarily for political gain, seeking opportunities such as nominations as opposition party candidates. Park Geun-hye’s father, President Park Chung-hee, was a leader who transformed South Korea through the Saemaul Undong (New Village Movement). Yet South Korean high school students, upon entering universities, are indoctrinated to demonize both Syngman Rhee (South Korea’s first president) and Park Chung-hee. The reason is simple: only Kim Il-sung must be recognized as the sole leader of the Korean people.
    Even today, university students adhere to such ideologies, believing that doing so is the path to intellectual recognition and better career prospects-or perhaps because they have been thoroughly indoctrinated.
    From 1998 to 2007, the South Korean government provided $6.95 billion in aid to North Korea, equivalent to 26 years’ worth of food for the North Korean population. However, this money went directly to the North Korean regime. Yet, South Koreans cannot voice any criticism of North Korea’s exploitation of its own people. Why is this the case?
    Compare the South Korean government’s approach with that of Germany.
    The Freikauf (ransom policy) was a West German project that paid economic compensation to East Germany in exchange for the release of political prisoners. Germany’s aid was always tied to specific outcomes.
    If the intellectuals and governments of the world continue to support South Korea’s pro-North administration without examining its reality, they too will be complicit in undermining justice, and their integrity as intellectuals will rightly be called into question.
    A crime is a violation of the law. By this standard, the current South Korean president has committed no crime. However, the political actions of the pro-North left, including media propaganda and threats against the judiciary, are illegal and immoral. True justice is grounded in adherence to the law.
    A person is defined as one who acts according to the law (truth and righteousness). In contrast, humans as animals are driven by emotions, deciding right and wrong based on personal feelings. I hope this distinction is understood. Thank you.

  • @Frankchiew59
    @Frankchiew59 Місяць тому +32

    Everyone want him to pay for his crime!He should be locked up in prison!

    • @paulabest2108
      @paulabest2108 Місяць тому +4

      I agree trump should be lock up.

    • @Frankchiew59
      @Frankchiew59 Місяць тому

      @paulabest2108 But he is elected by a lot of idiots!

    • @chi.me_runner
      @chi.me_runner Місяць тому +1

      I agree. Lee Jae Myung

  • @VK.x
    @VK.x Місяць тому +11

    *Congratulations & well done to citizens of South Korea🙌for taking your country back. Well wishes from🇬🇧*

  • @robertcarroll9409
    @robertcarroll9409 Місяць тому +58

    It was bound to happen Yooner or later. 🙄🙄🙄

  • @davidleo9612
    @davidleo9612 Місяць тому +14

    It’s about time. This guy is too dangerous to be in power.

  • @grow1820
    @grow1820 Місяць тому +11

    The Korean people resolve everything peacefully. It’s truly admirable and something the whole world should emulate. They accomplished such a significant task without anyone getting hurt or killed.

  • @khemirichiheb9729
    @khemirichiheb9729 Місяць тому +21

    South Koreans are very educated and elegant people believe me other countries passed by the same thing and didn't hold on to democracy

  • @swson1074
    @swson1074 Місяць тому +1

    What politicians fear is people's unity, not violence. 세계시민 여러분 한국 민주주의에 지지를 보내주셔서 감사합니다

  • @sjstkguddlakEkdgkek
    @sjstkguddlakEkdgkek Місяць тому +25

    18 Yoon

  • @geonholee1794
    @geonholee1794 Місяць тому +1

    Now the south korea people will be watching closely to see how justly the Constitutional Court makes its decisions.

  • @pessi6185
    @pessi6185 Місяць тому +16

    🇰🇷🤝🇨🇳
    For a true path for peace & prosperity in the region.

    • @LeeJin-o1y
      @LeeJin-o1y Місяць тому

      Well absolute majority of Koreans despise Chinese so....

  • @NativeBakJaesaram0001
    @NativeBakJaesaram0001 Місяць тому +44

    Thank you so much BBC. I hope your Korean branch UA-cam has a million subscribers. I respect your path as a true journalist.

  • @yek7879
    @yek7879 Місяць тому +11

    Sorry, but Malene seems unable to answer any questions properly. She seems to lack knowledge, unlike Laura, who has lived in South Korea for a long time and is an expert on the country and its people. I don't think it's appropriate to ask about such a large topic to someone like Malene, who clearly doesn't have a clue. It was dreadful to watch her jibber-jabber.

    • @hk2024-g5p
      @hk2024-g5p Місяць тому +2

      South Koreans took Laura as their voice to the world since she understood the culture and people with a great respect. Please, send her back!

  • @Yul_Jin_Land_Daddy
    @Yul_Jin_Land_Daddy Місяць тому +3

    Sorry, the second reporter portrayed my country as divided without hope. But that is not true. We have been united around the impeachment move and will be working together to get through this as done in the past.

  • @nemesis5271
    @nemesis5271 Місяць тому +2

    my heartiest congratulations to my fellow South Koreans 🇰🇷

  • @heebokim
    @heebokim Місяць тому +15

    Constitution of the Republic of Korea
    Article 1 The Republic of Korea is a democratic republic.
    Article 2 The sovereignty of the Republic of Korea resides in the people, and all state authority emanates from the people.
    We will never give up democracy.

  • @twinkletwinklelittlestar93
    @twinkletwinklelittlestar93 Місяць тому +2

    There are many people who oppose the passage of the impeachment bill too.

  • @Jules_April24th
    @Jules_April24th Місяць тому +7

    It's always great to see you Ms. Laura Bicker. Thank you so much for the reporting.😊

  • @n006-s2u
    @n006-s2u Місяць тому +2

    Vive la korea!❤
    Long live the democracy!🎉

  • @T3RS1
    @T3RS1 Місяць тому +4

    Thank you South Korea! You showed to whole world how to protect your democracy in your country!
    Let's hope people all over the world will take your example from your bravery when their "leaders" take their liberties and freedom! I'm looking at you over the ocean! (Can't say it or my comment get deleted). What a freedom!

  • @yjkim1243
    @yjkim1243 Місяць тому +9

    precise and great explanation by laura bicker except that it won't take many months for the constitutional court. we predict it will take about 3 months or less

  • @젤라안-n8o
    @젤라안-n8o 21 день тому +1

    Many U.S. soldiers sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the Republic of Korea. Please pray for President Yoon Suk Yeol as he stands against threats from China to defend a free Republic of Korea."

  • @zhangruyi3153
    @zhangruyi3153 Місяць тому +3

    Excellent! God bless Korea and may she prosper!

  • @janicelee1553
    @janicelee1553 Місяць тому +12

    The journalist from the second interview (Melanie) seems to be out of her depth. Agree it’s not an easy question to answer when asked about how likely Koreans will be united behind a new leader. But if her understanding of Koreans ability to unite based on some LGBTIq issues and income inequality which most countries have, to be fair, no countries would be able to say they are well united.
    Expect a better quality candidate for interviews on BBC

    • @yek7879
      @yek7879 Місяць тому

      can't agree more

    • @suyoungha1756
      @suyoungha1756 Місяць тому +4

      agree. She also said incorrectly about Pres. Roh who committed suicide. It was not from corruption, but by brutal prosecution by people like Yoon.

    • @eunjunkoo5167
      @eunjunkoo5167 Місяць тому +1

      Articles like this come out with shallow insights and superficial looks.

    • @kwi-r
      @kwi-r Місяць тому

      I totally agree with you. In my personal opinion, Koreans united more and quicker than any other people in the world, especially when they faced a national crisis or disaster. (Oil spilled - cleaned up in 5 years, IMF - people give up their gold for the country, government corruption - impeached 2 presidents)

  • @blueksj7
    @blueksj7 Місяць тому +4

    Thanks for bbc