South Korea Removes President Yoon Suk Yeol After Impeachment in Historic Ruling
- President Yoon removed after impeachment.
- Acting President urged calm amid security measures.
- Mixed public reactions with protests and celebrations.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has officially removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. The decision comes four months after he declared martial law, creating political turmoil in the country. Now, a new presidential election must take place within two months.
The court ruled that Yoon’s actions violated the constitution. He had deployed military and police forces to block lawmakers from functioning properly. The court found this unconstitutional and said that his martial law declaration did not meet the legal requirements.
This decision is expected to change South Korea’s political landscape. While many people support Yoon, others have opposed him strongly. Security has been increased to prevent possible unrest as emotions run high.
Acting President Han Duck-soo has urged citizens to stay calm. He asked politicians not to make statements that could worsen tensions. “No matter the outcome, we must accept it peacefully and follow the law,” he said.
Yoon was impeached after he sent troops to government buildings in December 2024. He claimed it was necessary to restore order, but critics called it an abuse of power. The National Assembly quickly voted to impeach him, leading to today’s ruling.
Thousands of South Koreans have gathered in the streets, with some celebrating and others protesting the court’s decision.
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