History: March 12 (#4)

History: March 12 (#4)
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March 12, 2004 President of South Korea, Roh Moo-hyun, is impeached by its National Assembly, the first such impeachment in the nation's history.

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On March 12, in the year 2004: President of South Ko rea, Roh Moo-hyun, is impeached by its National Assembly, the first such impeachment in the nation's history. The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea is the unicameral national legislature of South Korea.

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Why March 12, 2004 matters: President of South Korea, Roh Moo -hyun, is impeached by its National Assembly, the first such impeachment in the nation's history. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: March 12, 2004 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: President of South Korea, Roh Moo-hyun, is impeached by its National Assembly, the first such impeachment in the nation's history. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Assembly_(South_Korea) (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)