South Korean Constitutional Court Removes President Yoon Suk Yeol from Office

The unanimous ruling finalizes Yoon's impeachment over his unconstitutional declaration of martial law, triggering a presidential election within 60 days.

• The Constitutional Court of South Korea unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on April 4, 2025, permanently removing him from office.
• Yoon was impeached for declaring martial law in December 2024, an act deemed a severe violation of constitutional and democratic principles.
• A new presidential election will be held within 60 days, with opposition leader Lee Jae-myung emerging as the frontrunner.
• Yoon faces an ongoing criminal trial for insurrection, a charge punishable by death under South Korean law.
• The impeachment has deeply polarized South Korean society, with large-scale protests and heightened security measures surrounding the court's decision.

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