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South Korea's Constitutional Court to Decide President Yoon's Fate on Friday

The court will rule on whether to uphold Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, determining if he is permanently removed from office or reinstated as president.

Protesters stage a rally calling for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to step down in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, March 29, 2025. The banners read "Dismiss Yoon Suk Yeol." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
A member of ruling People Power Party stands against impeachment of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in front of the Constitutional Court in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The banner reads "Dismiss impeachment." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
FILE - South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attends a hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul, South Korea, on Feb. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, Pool, File)
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Overview

  • The Constitutional Court announced it will issue its ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment on April 4 at 11 a.m., with the decision broadcast live.
  • Yoon was impeached in December 2024 after declaring martial law for six hours, a move widely criticized as an overreach of executive power.
  • If the court upholds the impeachment, South Korea will hold a snap presidential election within 60 days; if overturned, Yoon will immediately resume his presidential duties.
  • Public opinion strongly favors Yoon's removal, with recent polls showing 60% of respondents supporting his impeachment being upheld.
  • The ruling comes as Yoon also faces separate criminal charges of rebellion, with potential penalties including life imprisonment or the death penalty.