Ahn Cheol-soo, a lawmaker of the People Power Party (PPP), sits in the National Assembly during the 17th plenary session of the 418th National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on Dec. 7, 2024. The session covered the special investigation bill on First Lady Kim Keon-hee and the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol. The photo was taken before PPP lawmakers began leaving the chamber. /Newsis

The National Assembly on Dec. 7 tabled an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol. After the re-vote on the special investigation bill concerning First Lady Kim Keon-hee, all but Ahn Cheol-soo of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) lawmakers left the plenary session.

Park Chan-dae, floor leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), is now presenting the explanation for the impeachment motion.