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South Korea’s president Yoon removed from office over martial law decree

In a historic and unanimous decision, South Korea’s Constitutional Court has removed President Yoon Suk yeol from office, citing his unconstitutional declaration of martial law in December. The ruling came after Yoon was accused of deploying military and police forces to suppress constitutional......

Interim president vows stability following Yoon Suk Yeol's removal

In a decisive response to the recent political upheaval, South Korea’s interim president, Han Duck-soo, pledged on Friday to ensure national stability regarding security and diplomacy. This commitment follows the unanimous decision by the Constitutional Court to uphold the impeachment of former......

South Korea’s opposition criticizes delay in Yoon impeachment ruling as irresponsible

SEOUL, March 17 – South Korea's opposition Democratic Party has called on the Constitutional Court to promptly rule on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, arguing that the prolonged deliberation is exacerbating national division and is an act of irresponsibility. As the eight-member......

South Korean impeached president's arrest warrant cancelled, but legal struggles continue

A South Korean court canceled the arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday. Despite this, Yoon remains incarcerated, with the prosecution likely to appeal the decision. Yoon's legal team filed a request to revoke the arrest warrant last month, arguing that his detention was......

South Korean president Yoon faces historic criminal trial

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has become the first sitting head of state in the country to face a criminal trial, marking an unprecedented moment in the nation's political history. The trial, which commenced on Thursday at the Seoul Central District Court, revolves around Yoon's attempt......

South Korean prosecutors charge impeached president Yoon for insurrection

South Korean prosecutors have indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of leading an insurrection, following his brief declaration of martial law on December 3. The indictment stems from his actions, which the prosecution claims amounted to an attempt to incite political upheaval. A spokesperson......

Impeachment Trial of South Korean President Postponed Amidst Controversial Absence

The impeachment trial of South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol has been delayed after he failed to attend the first session. The trial, held in the Constitutional Court in Seoul, aims to determine whether Yoon should be removed from office due to a failed attempt to consolidate power in......

Support for Impeached South Korean President Amid New Arrest Warrant

Supporters of South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered outside his residence in Seoul on Wednesday, rallying in defiance as investigators prepared to make another attempt to arrest him. This comes after Yoon’s controversial martial law decree on December 3 triggered the country’s......

New Arrest Warrant for Impeached South Korean President Yoon Amid Political Crisis

South Korean authorities have secured a new arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, following a failed martial law attempt on December 3, which led the country into its deepest political crisis in decades. Yoon, a former prosecutor, has declined to cooperate with investigators on three......