South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office after court upholds impeachment

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Source: The Guardian

South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been removed from office after the country’s constitutional court voted unanimously to uphold parliament’s decision to impeach him over his ill-fated declaration of martial law in December.

After weeks of deliberations and growing concerns about the future of South Korea’s democracy, all eight justices voted to strip Yoon of his presidential powers.

The ruling means that the acting president, Han Duck-soo, will remain in office until South Koreans elect a new leader within 60 days.

Han vowed to ensure “there are no gaps in national security and diplomacy” and to maintain public safety and order until the vote.



Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/04/south-korea-president-yoon-suk-yeol-impeachment-verdict-results-removal

[Scrivener7]

1. Imagine that.

[riversedge]

2. South Korea rightrfully makes a mockery of our justice system. -especially when it comes to

convicting and removing a President who has broken the law.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

3. 100%

[James48]

4. I'm always impressed with South Korea.

Been there several times. They are doing great things as they build a shining example of democracy.

[eppur_se_muova]

5. How inspiring. If only GQP Congresscritters were susceptible to inspiration. nt

[republianmushroom]

6. Must of had an AG that wasn't afraid of being political.