SOUTH KOREA’S CONSTITUTIONAL COURT REMOVES PRESIDENT YOON SUK YEOL FROM OFFICE

An Emirati Magazine publication – Released on April 04, 2025 | www.emiratimagazine.com

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has officially removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, upholding his impeachment in a unanimous decision. The ruling follows months of political turmoil triggered by Yoon’s controversial declaration of martial law, which led to widespread protests and a constitutional crisis.

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The court found that Yoon’s actions “seriously violated” the constitution, citing his use of military and police forces to suppress legislative authority. Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae stated that his removal was necessary to preserve the country’s constitutional order. While anti-Yoon protesters in Seoul celebrated, his supporters gathered outside his residence in defiance of the verdict.

With Yoon ousted, South Korea now faces a new presidential election within two months. Meanwhile, Yoon also confronts criminal charges, including potential life imprisonment for abuse of power. Some critics suggest his military intervention aimed to shield his wife, Kim Keon Hee, from corruption investigations.