Overview

• The Constitutional Court will announce its decision on April 4, 2025, regarding President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment after his controversial martial law declaration in December 2024.
• Authorities have deployed over 14,000 police officers and implemented strict security measures in Seoul, including sealing off areas around the court to prevent potential violence.
• The ruling could trigger a snap presidential election within 60 days if Yoon is removed, with opposition leader Lee Jae-myung emerging as a likely frontrunner.
• Public opinion strongly supports Yoon's removal, with a recent Gallup Korea poll showing 60% of respondents favoring the impeachment being upheld.
• Foreign embassies, including those of the United States and China, have warned their citizens to avoid political rallies and large gatherings due to heightened tensions.