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As protests intensified and various political groups rallied for Yoon’s impeachment, the military began to withdraw, setting the stage for an unprecedented resolution to the turmoil that had unfolded overnight. The nation found itself collectively breathing a sigh of relief as the situation de-escalated without major conflict.
Fallout and Implications
By the morning of December 4, Yoon’s political standing had diminished even further. Calls for his resignation emerged from all sides, including notable resignations from his Cabinet. The unexpected backlash against his self-coup garnered wide-ranging support for the initiation of impeachment proceedings.