South Korean court removes impeached President Yoon
South Korea’s Constitutional Court Removes Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
• South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously ruled to remove impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office.
• Yoon was suspended by lawmakers for his martial law declaration and attempted to subvert civil rule.
• He was also arrested on insurrection charges.
• The decision triggers fresh presidential elections, which must be held within 60 days.
• Yoon’s supporters threatened the judges, who unanimously upheld his impeachment.
• The judges ruled that Yoon’s actions violated the rule of law and democratic governance.
• Yoon apologised for failing to meet public expectations.