When the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol was passed by the National Assembly, Chinese media reported it as a breaking news, reflecting the great interest of the Chinese people.
China's state-run Xinhua News Agency sent related news in Chinese and English immediately after the impeachment motion was passed.
China's Central Television (CCTV) also reported that President Yoon's duties were suspended due to the approval of the impeachment motion, and Prime Minister Han Deok-soo was appointed to act on behalf of him.
In Baidu, China's largest portal, 'passing the impeachment bill of the Yoon Suk Yeol, suspending the president's duties immediately' topped the search word list.
It was also on the most searched phrase on Weibo, the Chinese version of X.
A Korean National Assembly live viewing site in China once attracted more than 100,000 netizens.
Chinese media are reporting not only the passing of the impeachment bill, but also Korea's impeachment status in an unusual way.
Some analysts say that the Chinese media's attitude reflects the Chinese government's influence to highlight the weaknesses of the democratic system.
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