Impeached South Korean President to Receive Pay Rise
Controversial: Impeached South Korean President Receives Salary Increase
- Yoon Suk Yeol will receive a 3% annual pay raise
- This comes despite his impeachment for briefly declaring martial law.
- The situation has sparked large-scale protests across the country
South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, will receive a 3% annual pay raise, bringing his salary to 262.6 million won ($179,000). This comes despite his impeachment for briefly declaring martial law.
Yoon’s salary increase aligns with the standard pay raise for government officials.
The news has drawn criticism from the public, with many questioning the appropriateness of a pay rise for a president facing impeachment and under investigation for abuse of power.
Yoon’s impeachment has plunged South Korea into political turmoil. He remains in office while the constitutional court deliberates on his impeachment.
Meanwhile, authorities are preparing to arrest Yoon, but his security detail has obstructed previous attempts.
The situation has sparked large-scale protests across the country, with supporters and opponents of Yoon engaging in demonstrations.
