Court Upholds Impeachment of South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol, Protests Erupt Amid Political Turmoil
The Constitutional Court's ruling against Yoon follows his controversial martial law declaration, further deepening South Korea's political divide as a new election approaches.
Some characterise Yoon’s removal as the start of a process to restore public faith in South Korea as a liberal democracy with a successful economy and a culture admired around the world.
South Koreans are celebrating Yoon’s impeachment, but the saga is far from over
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Upholding the constitution was far more important than keeping a president in power.
South Korea ousts president who briefly declared martial law
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Division is intrinsic to South Korea’s origin story.
South Koreans are still puzzling over why their leader declared martial law
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The fractures will likely get worse as presidential election campaigning gains force.
South Koreans are still puzzling over why their leader declared martial law
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In Mr Yoon’s case, the offence was against democracy itself, and his ousting seems entirely appropriate, even if his supporters disagree.
Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s disgraced president, is ousted
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But the crisis Yoon has unleashed is far from over.
Yoon Suk Yeol: Cheers and boos as SK president's impeachment upheld by court
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A public image as strong-minded and uncompromising helped him defeat Lee in the close-fought 2022 presidential election.
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over ill-fated declaration of martial law
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The Constitutional Court ruling that removed Yoon from office will likely intensify pro-Yoon demonstrations, experts say.
South Korea's president removed from office over ill-fated declaration of martial law
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South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office over his brief martial law declaration last December that saw troops deployed to the National Assembly.
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How Asia’s fourth-largest economy got to this point still has many scratching their heads.
South Korea’s Yoon Impeachment Saga Ends but Troubles Aren’t Over
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The political crisis began Dec. 3 when Yoon issued a surprise martial law order, citing threats from “anti-state forces” and accusing the opposition-controlled parliament of paralyzing the government.
South Korean court upholds President Yoon's impeachment over martial law order
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The long-running crisis has left a major global economy and key US ally rudderless at a fraught moment in world affairs, especially as US President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda upends decades of foreign policy norms and dismantles the global trading system.
South Korea’s impeached president is removed from office, four months after declaring martial law
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Following the decision, South Korea's Kospi slipped 0.59%, but the small cap Kosdaq rose 0.74%.
South Korea's Constitutional Court upholds impeachment of President Yoon, ousting him from office
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The decision has set in motion a presidential election, which must be held within 60 days.
Downtown Seoul tense as court rules on President Yoon’s impeachment
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Whatever Friday’s verdict is, experts predict it will further deepen domestic divides.
South Korean Court Set to Rule on Political Fate of Impeached President Yoon
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Summary
President Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted by South Korea's Constitutional Court, which unanimously upheld his impeachment due to a controversial martial law declaration. His supporters and critics remain polarized over his motivations, as allegations of corruption and erroneous election fraud conspiracies entwine his presidency. Massive protests erupted, reflecting a divided public, as South Korean society grapples with the fallout. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will serve as interim leader until a new election by June 3. The stakes are high as the nation faces crucial decisions regarding its democratic future and relationships with North Korea, the US, and China.
Perspectives
The Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, marking a significant moment in South Korean politics that necessitates a presidential election within 60 days.
Yoon's declaration of martial law was deemed unconstitutional, with the Court stating there was no valid reason for such an extreme measure at the time.
The ruling highlights the political divide in South Korea, as it ignites reactions from both Yoon's supporters and opponents.
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