South Korea Court Removes President Yoon Suk-yeol

Apr 04, 2025 Khushi Kumari

On April 4, 2025, South Korea's Constitutional Court removed President Yoon Suk-yeol from office, upholding his impeachment due to a martial law declaration

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Yoon’s presidency faced turbulence after declaring martial law on December 3, 2024, during a legislative standoff with opposition parties

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Yoon ordered military and police mobilization to government sites, citing a need to restore order and expose opposition “wickedness”

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Critics condemned the action as unconstitutional and an attack on democratic processes, accusing Yoon of attempting a power grab

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Within hours, the National Assembly voted to revoke martial law, but the damage was done, leading to an impeachment motion

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In, December 2024, the National Assembly impeached Yoon, triggering his suspension as president while the Constitutional Court reviewed the case

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The ruling sparked large protests, with supporters and opponents gathering in Seoul. The government deployed police to prevent violence

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