The ruling party leader Han's dramatic turn against President Yoon dominated Japanese media coverage, following revelations that Yoon had ordered Han's arrest during the brief martial law period. Morning reports tracked Han's meeting with Yoon, which ended without reconciliation. By midday, prosecutors established a special investigation unit into the martial law declaration, while the Defense Ministry publicly rejected potential new emergency measures.
The parliament speaker issued warnings against further presidential overreach, as Yoon's approval rating dropped to 13%. Evening coverage focused on preparations for tomorrow's impeachment vote, with increasing ruling party support for removal.
In domestic news, actress Miho Nakayama's death at 54 received attention, while discussions continued regarding the proposed elimination of the ¥1.03 million income threshold by 2026.