What we know:
- South Korean police are investigating President Yoon Suk Yeol for alleged “insurrection” over his short-lived declaration of martial law
- Military officials have been questioned by MPs – it’s becoming clear how few knew about the plan, with the vice-defence minister saying he learnt about it on the news
- Earlier President Yoon accepted the resignation of defence minister Kim Yong-hyun, who apologised for his role in Tuesday night’s shock move
- Yoon has not publicly spoken since an emergency vote in parliament early on Wednesday forced him to reverse his decision and is under pressure to resign
- Opposition parties have tabled a motion to impeach him which is now expected to be put to the vote on Saturday
- The opposition motion only needs the support of eight ruling party MPs but Yoon’s party says it will block attempts to force him from power
Veterans shave heads in protest against Yoonpublished at 06:0206:02
Among the various protests taking place today, one is being held by a group of marine veterans.
A dozen of them rallied in front of the presidential office this morning, demanding Yoon to be removed from power.
One thing that caught reporters’ eyes was a head-shaving ceremony, where a veteran and his wife had their hair cut off in front of fellow protesters.
South Korea has a long tradition of hair shaving as a form of protest. The act is rooted in traditional Confucian teaching, and has historically been seen as a way of demonstrating commitment to a cause.
