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.