South Korea Awaits Constitutional Court Ruling on President Yoon’s Impeachment
The court's decision will determine whether Yoon Suk Yeol is removed from office after his martial law declaration and impeachment, with profound implications for South Korea's democracy.
- President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment and criminal charges after declaring martial law in December 2024, citing opposition obstruction in parliament.
- The Constitutional Court must decide by March whether to uphold Yoon’s impeachment, which would trigger a presidential by-election within 60 days.
- Yoon’s martial law declaration bypassed legal protocols, including failing to hold a formal Cabinet meeting, and involved military actions against the legislature and election offices.
- Pro- and anti-Yoon protests have intensified, reflecting deep political polarization, with some supporters drawing comparisons to Trump-era tactics in the U.S.
- Yoon’s removal could shift South Korea's foreign policy, potentially altering relations with the U.S., China, Japan, and North Korea.
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