Mass Resignations Amid South Korea's Political Turmoil

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's senior aides offered mass resignations following acting President Choi Sang-mok's controversial approval of new judges for Yoon's impeachment trial. Despite their offer, Choi declined to accept it, choosing instead to focus on economic and political stability.

In a dramatic twist, senior aides to South Korea's beleaguered President Yoon Suk Yeol have tendered their collective resignations. This move follows the acting President Choi Sang-mok's contentious nod to appoint two new judges to the Constitutional Court tasked with deciding Yoon's political future.

Despite the mass resignation offer, Acting President Choi has chosen to reject it, stating that the immediate focus should be on bolstering the nation's economy and stabilizing governmental affairs. The aides have repeatedly offered to step down since Yoon's miscalculated attempt to impose martial law early last month.

Choi's decision to fill the court vacancies and the subsequent reaction signals heightened tensions. Critics from Yoon's People Power Party labeled Choi's actions as lacking in comprehensive consultations, adding fuel to the political firestorm engulfing the nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)